Manufacturing Engineer

Why Altek is a great place to work:  Our team creates products that span the globe, from aerospace to medical equipment. Our products enhance the lives of others and as a member of our organization, you can do the same!  We are a people-first organization, offering employees stable employment, an inclusive work environment and great quality of life through work/life balance.  

We provide full benefits coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.

• Medical & Dental insurance (employer shares premium on all tiers, including family coverage)
• Vision insurance
• FSA option
• Employer Paid LTD
• Employer Paid $30,000 life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Companywide bonus potential
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Carpool Incentives, subsidized bus passes, bike commuting rewards

SUMMARY: The CNC Screw Machine Machinist is responsible for following prescribed standards of CNC operations, meeting cycle times, promoting on-time delivery through their performance efforts, demonstrating knowledge and application of lean manufacturing, promoting teamwork through their behavior, acting in accordance with Altek's Policies and adhering to the goals and expectations as defined by management.  Position is for swing shift, which consists of four 10-hour shifts, paid breaks and a $1/hour shift differential.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Follows the procedures established in the work instructions or by the Supervisor(s) and/or Lead(s)
• Follows prescribed standards of CNC Screw Machine operations and setups of established processes
• Pays strong attention to detail, exhibits critical thinking skills and meets set cycle times
• Takes an active role in organizing and improving current processes through SWI change suggestions
• Sets up equipment to run production
• Is proactive in maintaining established company policies and manufacturing strategies
• Runs new and proven processes on our “CITIZEN” CNC Screw-machine
• Troubleshoots processes, programs, equipment and tooling  
• Inspects product according to Altek’s Quality Policies and Procedures
• Builds and maintains positive rapport, communication and behavior with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliers
• Adapts and modifies as circumstances warrant
• Demonstrates safe work habits
• Embraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customers
• Embraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviors

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Completes end-of-shift tie-in log and accurately enters part and scrap counts into Paperless 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two-year CNC Machining Certificate preferred
• Minimum of 7 years in CNC Screw Machine experience (“Citizen” preferred) 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of G-M Codes
• Quality-conscious attitude and pride of ownership in designated responsibilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to accurately read blueprints 
• Skilled with measuring devices used in the production processes at Altek
• Knowledge and skill to pre-stage raw materials, perform set-ups, conduct tool changes, run product and make tool off-sets for proven processes
• Must be able to read and comply with work instructions, quality documents, and other pertinent written material
• Working knowledge of GD&T and calculating  
• Working knowledge of mathematical formulas needed to calculate product dimensioning 
• Must have a reasonably complete set of personal tools to perform set-ups