Machinist 1-Wytheville 

LOCATION: Wytheville / Virginia (US-VA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 7270 | JOB GRADE: 09

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pa., our dedicated team of over 700 employees supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse.

Whatever your career path – whether it’s product innovation through engineering, working directly with our customers, manufacturing quality products or supporting our business in some other way, Sheppard – a Bendix CVS Company – delivers. Visit us online at www.rhsheppard.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Operates Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine to: bore, mill, drill, and tap bearing cap. Utilizes blueprints and work orders with care to proper dimensions to ensure compatibility with housing, and input shaft. Uses hand tools and gauges to deburr and measure proper tolerance levels. Verify, document, and consolidate for next stages of manufacturing. Operates multiple stations and aperatures to machine bearing caps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Utilizes gauges and tools to accurately assess tolerance of all housings for accuracy.
• Performs job duties from verbal and written instructions while interpreting blueprints, drawings, and other work orders.
• Ensures compliance with current Technical Specifications (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accepted manufacturing practices.
• Sets up, cleans, and inspect tools. Cell, store and/or load in machine as required.
• Obtains tools, fixtures, jigs, details, etc. as required.
• Performs machine offsets, program changes, and/or adjustments and replacements to assure required quality and machine operation.
• Programs, edits, and maintains Material Management Controllers (MMC) for center.
• Performs first piece sheet and audit inspections daily.
• Adheres to established safety procedures and 5 “S” standards (Sort, set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts weighing 40lbs or more.
• Operates equipment to highest production and quality standards daily.
• Operates computerized gauging for data collection and quality verification.
• Maintains all fluid levels of equipment and reports malfunctions and safety issues to supervisor or maintenance as soon as possible.
• Verifies that own work follows requirements and correct errors in own work, minimizing scrap.
• Check’s part numbers and places them in appropriate shipping containers.
• Performs and reviews Statistical Process Control (SPC); including but not limited to data collection, charts, and graphs.
• Performs record-keeping duties and maintain accurate production counts.
• Adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action regarding safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Awareness of current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action regarding product quality.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Self-Motivated:  Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results.
• Accountability:  Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments.  Sets high standards of performance.  
• Communication:  Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills.  Ability to create an environment for open communication.
• Teamwork:  Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Reliability:  Demonstrates dependability, accountability and trust.  Follows processes and meets commitments.
• Decision-making:  Demonstrates ability to discover opportunities in challenges, seek profit and sustainable growth, make courageous while sound decisions and demonstrate a good business understanding

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of work experience in a manufacturing operation is preferred.

• One year of machining experience preferred, CNC experience highly preferred.
• Problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Shop math.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment 

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles

•  Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift from the floor, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to work overtime as needed both daily and weekends.

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise and hazards such as electrical shock or gases.  Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions.  Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

What does Sheppard have to offer you? 

• Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off 
• 401k Plan with Company matching 
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Wellness Program and incentives
• On-site Health Clinic/Healthcare
• Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
  • Company-Paid Benefits:
    • Basic Life Insurance
    • Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
    • Short Term Disability
    • Business Travel Accident Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
    • Medical and Prescription insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
    • Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
    • Long Term Disability
    • Accident Plan
    • Critical Illness Plan
    • Hospital Indemnity Plan
    • Legal
    • Identity Theft and Fraud Protection

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.