Machinist

Location: *3700 Sagamore Parkway N., Lafayette, IN 47905 *Job Category: Production**

About Us

Lafayette Instrument has a 75+ year legacy of designing, manufacturing, and supporting scientific instruments for biometric applications to advance security, science, and medicine. We are a global organization headquartered in Lafayette IN with offices in Canada and the UK. We care about what we do and how we do it. We value integrity, collaboration, innovation, and excellence for real world customer impact. We take pride in what we do and we stand behind all our products and strive for the highest level of customer service possible. That mission motivates our people and our work and is a driving force behind our commitment to quality product design and superior customer service.

Why this Job Matters Lafayette Instrument is the trusted provider for scientific instrumentation for the life science and material science community, as well as security and medical diagnostic applications. Our products are used by scientific researchers in universities, hospitals, and experimental labs around the world. Our clients are working to keep people healthy and safe and solve the mysteries behind human health.

Position Summary

The job is located in Lafayette, IN. This is a full-time, permanent position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with voluntary overtime as needed. Travel is not required for this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Reading and interpreting technical blueprints and design models
• Loading raw materials into the CNC machine
• Inputting the product design into the computer modeling software (Fusion360)
• Understanding of G-Code and M-Code
• Choosing and loading the correct cutting tools for the job
• Adjusting machine settings to the desired product specifications
• Troubleshooting issues during the manufacturing process
• Completing quality control tests during the manufacturing stage and on the final product
• Cleaning and maintaining the machine

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``` - Follow defined machine shop procedures and comply with quality requirements - Ensure full adherence to 5S housekeeping and cleanliness practices at all times - Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly - Ensure all records are completed appropriately - Ensure that non-conforming material is clearly identified and segregated - Ensure that the escalation procedure for quality concerns is followed - Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets - Undertake continuous training and development as requested by management - Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems - Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to work activities - Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team - Share ideas to improve operations by recommending, and implementing continuous process and procedure improvements to optimize results while adhering to quality standards, Company policies, and Customer requirements - Support, comply, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, the Company Handbook, quality and environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures - Embrace personal challenge - High levels of motivation, optimistic, and action-orientated

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Education/Licenses/Certification