Machinist, First Class - 1st Shift

*This position is for 1st Shift (M-F, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)*

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We are looking for a new Machinist 1st Class to join our team!

POSITION PURPOSE

The Machinist, 1^st Class is responsible for manual fabrication of parts and mechanical assembly of new machines, as well as repairing of parts and equipment designed and built to NY Engineering department specifications. The Machinist ensures proper functioning of equipment and parts when released to Production department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Manual, hands-on parts fabrication, assembling of machinery and parts, fixtures and components for packaging, converting and related manufacturing equipment
• Supports and assists Production department with technical expertise.
• Fabrication, repair and maintenance of production machine parts on an as required basis
• Assists Production and Maintenance departments with repair of equipment.
• Continually seeks improvements in the fabrication process as well as the production machinery.
• Supports a regular and consistent clean-up time on a weekly basis.
• Also supports Liquid Dept. and Warehouse with repair to damaged equipment.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• The ability to work with blueprints
• Assembly of machinery and machine components.
• Ability to use all machine shop tools for fabrication of parts.
• Basic knowledge of CNC machine operation.
• Basic knowledge of feature cam.
• Minimal supervision from the engineering manager and mechanical engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Trade School Diploma

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Manual welding, drilling & tapping
• Setup and operation of conventional lathe
• Setup and operation of conventional Milling machine
• Surface grinders
• Cutting & bending sheet metal
• Torque settings of various fasteners
• Shop safety
• Basic math skills
• Bearing fitting and blueprint reading
• Setup and drawing using feature cam of CNC milling machines
• Setup and operation of CNC lathe

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in manual parts fabrication and assembly using all the above equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move bilaterally right and left
• Must be able to stand up to 7 hours per/day
• Must be able to walk continuously to service machinery
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel as needed
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds
• Must be steady on the foot
• Must be able to handle and grasp up to 50 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions

SALARY INFORMATION

• $65,000 - $75,000 annually, plus overtime pay (as needed)
• 5% target bonus

PDI is pleased to offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits program to our associates, which includes:

• Medical & prescription drug coverage
• Dental / Vision plan
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health Advocacy Program / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Many other voluntary benefit plans such as: Legal assistance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident coverage, discounted home/auto/rental insurance, employee discounts and pet insurance.

At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide: Sick leave, generous vacation and holiday time, paid parental leave, summer hours, flex place/flex time options.