Maintenance Machinist

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Apex Tool Group has an opportunity for a Maintenance Machinist in it's York, PA facility to support production of Campbell Chain brand of chain and fittings. Previous working experience is required. Experience as a journeyman machinist or tool and die maker is preferred. 

Build your future with us! 

• Excellent benefits that start on your 1st day
• 3 weeks paid time off
• 11 paid holidays

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Diagnose faulty equipment. 
• Make, fit, and install necessary replacement parts to maintain mechanical equipment in good operational condition. 
• Design and make parts for fixtures within the plant. 
• Perform functions of machinist, millwright, and on occasions may work at various building trades.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, or replacement parts to perform operations required. 
• Use high degree of initiative and ingenuity to understand and plan the correct procedure to diagnose faulty machine operation, disassemble machine, and make necessary repairs. 
• Operate all machine shop equipment, proficiently obtaining an excellent understanding of machining techniques. 
• Will occasionally assist the maintenance department in the installation and set-up of production equipment. 
• Complete all other types of machine shop duties as directed, including assisting other machinists and coordinating with other craft associates.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures to produce a quality product/service, including reporting non-conforming materials and scrap. 
• Report unusual conditions or questionable items to supervisor. 
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations. 
• Keep work area clean and orderly; perform daily 5S assignments.
• Maintain records as required.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3-years related work experience.
• Journeyman machinist or tool and die maker preferred.
• Knowledge of basic hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Capable of working to extremely close tolerances.
• Able to work overtime hours (more than 40 hours per week and Saturdays) as required.
• Frequent movements include walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing, and other active movements.
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods.
• Able to lift and carry 60 pounds.