CNC Machinist - Swiss Lathe (Manufacturing)

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) enhances the safety, security and well-being of communities and workplaces around the world. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and institutional customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the company operates three groups: Safety and Security Systems, Environmental Solutions, and Fire Rescue. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. Jetstream of Houston, LLP (a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation), manufactures high pressure waterblast equipment and accessories for commercial and industrial cleaning and maintenance operations. In addition to equipment sales, we are increasingly engaged in the sale of parts and tooling, service and repair, equipment rentals, vehicle refurbishment and training as part of a complete offering to our customer base.

Summary of Position

Working from blueprints, sketches or drawings. Perform duties to set up and operate CNC Swiss Lathe machines. Ability to perform various machining operation in accordance with part specifications.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret blueprint, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces.
• Plan machine set ups, position work piece and operate various CNC machine through production runs to form specified quantities of piece parts to specified tolerances.
• Deburr parts as needed.
• Monitor machine functions to ensure that parts are manufactured to defined specifications
• Perform first piece inspections and make necessary adjustment to machine to ensure parts are formed to designated tolerances.
• Complete inspection reports as required and repair any defects found and document critical quality information as necessary
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure machines are operating optimally.
• Communicate with managers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve quality issues.
• Act as subject matter expert and train co-workers as requested
• Document outstanding issues either written or verbally to ensure smooth transition between shift
• Actively participate in continuous improvement of our products and processes to better serve our customers and improve the overall profitability of Jetstream
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives and advise Production Supervisor of any maintenance problems that may need to be resolved .
• Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certificate in Machining Technologies or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience operating CNC Swiss Lathe machines.
• Ability to read and interpret Blueprints/Technical Drawing

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.