Job Description
Job Description
Under the direction of an experienced machinist, the Machinist Helper assists with repairs and adjustments to multiple types of coffee equipment; such as: factory and field pumps, electrical and automotive equipment, agricultural implements.
Essential Duties/Functions:
- Based on direction/instructions; uses tools and materials to be used for job assignment.
- May measure with ruler, calipers and micrometers; uses necessary tools for job.
- Sets up work on all types of machines with direction provided to complete necessary duty.
- May operate different machinery under direction.
- May assist in dismantling, overhauling, repairing and makes adjustments under direct direction to equipment
- May operate equipment with training in assisting the loading, unloading and moving of equipment in the shop and factory.
- Obtains material from warehouse, stockroom or scrap areas.
- Cleans up and maintains shop equipment and shop area.
- Certification and/or licensing may be required, such as driver’s license, professional license, or other.
- If trained or has training, may do minor welding and cutting when necessary.
- Does other related work as instructed by supervisor.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience
- Must be able to understand and take direction in required instruction to complete jobs assigned to the duties required in the trade.
- Prefer a working knowledge of types of machine shop equipment.
- Must be able to work closely with the Machinist and all shop and plant employees.
- Must be aware of OSHA’s requirements for a safe work place/area.