1st Shift - Shop Machinist

Overview

This position will assist the maintenance department by making and machining parts for various areas across the Greenhouse/Farm.

• Operate milling machine, lathe, drill press and other precision equipment
• Ensure an inventory of parts are on hand to shorten down time throughout the facility
• Ensure familiar with all areas of the greenhouse for quick response and support
• Repair and/or replicate machined parts
• Read drawings and be able to recreate exact items from the drawings
• Load and unload trucks as needed
• Detail note taking, including but not limited to precise measurements
• Update computer systems to view and close work orders
• Work with the shop team to maintain and a clean work area
• Other duties as assigned by management

• 1-year relevant work experience
• Comfortable occasionally working in heights above 6ft
• Basic computer skills

• Knowledge of common hand tools and power tools
• Knowledge of precision measurement tools
• Experience operating a lathe, milling machine, drill press, or similar machinery
• Experience operating or willing to be trained on a forklift
• Self-motivated
• Welding experience, including mig, stick, and tig welding

This position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including various weather conditions and with dust and allergens.

Position requires long-term (up to 8+hours/day) ability for standing, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Position also requires utilization of fine motor skills, including but not limited to pinching, squeezing, and pulling. Candidate must have the ability to operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including the ability to obtain required certifications to operate such equipment as necessary.

Candidate also must have the ability to work at heights over 6 (six) feet. Candidate must be able to utilize and communicate via a 2-way radio

Candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends as business needs arise and during peak seasons. Employee must have the ability to lift 35 pounds unaided, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.