Metal Machinist - Warwick, United States - Palmer Industries

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Palmer Industries is a small, independently owned metal furniture manufacturer. Our products are architectural in nature, of very high quality, and appeal to a designer market. Palmer's products are sold via a national network of upscale bath and kitchen dealers, as well as directly to the designer trade and hospitality segments. As a member of our team, you will serve an essential and integral role in our business model and operations.

This machinist/assembly employee will be part of an 18-member Fabrication Department, assembling, machining, and cutting brass material. This position will also work closely with engineering to contribute to new product development and best practices. Training in Palmer's unique business model and product lines will be provided. Desirable, clean, and comfortable working conditions with A/C, etc. are provided. Palmer also provides our fabrication team with uniforms and laundry service

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Keeping immediate supervisor up to date on all projects, with regards to project status, completion time, and any problems that may have arisen during the course of the project
• Operating required machinery and equipment (such as chop-saws, mill/drill machine, lathe, hand tools) in a safe manner following established safety rules, maintaining a neat and clean work area, following established tool and instrument control procedures, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to immediate supervisor
• Calculate (using basic math and fractions) all necessary cut lengths of various tubular components
• Perform basic touch-up polishing on powered buffing wheels
• Perform formal inspections of completed work
• Assist with incoming and outgoing shipments when necessary (some very moderate lifting is required) Assemble and install prototype product assemblies in our shop for Engineering evaluation
• Possess thorough expertise and in-depth knowledge of our technical subject matter and products
• Modification of existing parts as well as fabrication of custom components
• Fabrication of Jigs, fixtures, and tooling
• Precision, accuracy, and attention to detail a must Regular, schedules maintenance of equipment Work closely with sales to execute custom designs and modifications to existing parts. Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Performing other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must possess demonstrated ability to operate shop equipment including drill press, lathe, mill, chop saw, and band saws
• Must possess the ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Mechanical/technical/building background and aptitude necessary to master our fabrication methods
• Precision, accuracy, and attention to detail a must
• Ability to read basic shop drawings
• Associate degree or High School Equivalency
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Excellent "people" skills and sensitivity when interacting with co-workers
• Active listening skills and clear speaking skills to receive and convey information effectively
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to be flexible, undertaking various work assignments
• Ability to think independently, self-check and perform accurate work
• Ability to multi-task willingly as standard operating procedure, and maintain a rational demeanor
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Basic math literacy (especially fractions)

**Compensation based on experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, on some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum

Company DescriptionPalmer Industries is a fast growing, independently owned metal furnishings manufacturer (owner on-site). Our products are architectural in nature, of very high quality, and appeal to a discerning designer market. Our products are sold via a national network of upscale bath and kitchen dealers, as well as directly to the designer and hospitality segments.

Company Description

Palmer Industries is a fast growing, independently owned metal furnishings manufacturer (owner on-site). Our products are architectural in nature, of very high quality, and appeal to a discerning designer market. Our products are sold via a national network of upscale bath and kitchen dealers, as well as directly to the designer and hospitality segments.