Machinist

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers.

At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

PURPOSE / SCOPE :

The Intermediate Machinist is responsible for the successful operation of machining operations and producing quality parts.

2nd and 3rd Shift Machinists will start with the new hire on the job training on first shift for approximately a month and a half before transitioning to their assigned shift.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools including but not limited to manual lathes, mills, and drill presses, to produce precision parts and instruments
• Fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments
• Process is easily repeatable, requiring a low amount of troubleshooting and adjustment to yield a quality product
• Read engineering blueprints, and measuring devices such as caliper, micrometer, and other gauges used in machining
• Focus on continuous improvement. Acts as an agent of change on the shop floor by influencing peers
• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments
• Fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools and maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures
• Process requires some troubleshooting and adjustment to build a quality product
• Performing tooling and programming prove-outs with manufacturing engineering
• Safely set-up and operate a CNC Vertical Machining Center OR CNC Lathe while achieving and maintaining established quality and efficiencies standards
• Make parts to meet the requirements of Design and Manufacturing Engineering using proper tooling, inspection equipment and through proper set-up and operation of equipment
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and Technical degree and 2 or more years of machinist experience
• 5 or more years machinist experience
• Machinist certificate preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

REQUIRED SKILLS :

• Safely set-up and operate a CNC Vertical Machining Center OR CNC Lathe while achieving and maintaining established quality and efficiencies standards
• Must be able to set-up and operate at least two of the fabrication processes (Radial Drill, Saws, and Single Spindle Drills) while achieving and maintaining established quality and efficiency standards
• Make parts to meet the requirements of Design and Manufacturing Engineering using proper tooling, inspection equipment and through proper set-up and operation of equipment
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments
• Applies basic and intermediate level skills.
• Moderate comparable complexity of fabrication processes requires a longer training period
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Windows, SAP, and Workforce

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS :

• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions, and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required, and use good judgment in varied situations

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Requires standing 90% of shift
• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting and lifting with arms extended
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. The average part weighs 5 - 15 lbs.
• Requires good manual dexterity

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES :

• Hearing and vision protection required in all areas
• Safety shoes required in all areas
• Exposure to oil, grease, dust, metal particles, sparks, sharp-edged materials

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS :

Exposed to hazards / risks that require body protection (gloves, pants, steel toes, sleeves, safety glasses, etc.)

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, military service, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, gender identity or expression, parental status, political or any other non-merit based factors protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

Nearest Major Market : Minneapolis

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