JOB SUMMARY At MMT - SYNEO TX, our objective is to develop excellence in automation, machine design, material handling, and custom tooling. Each position contributes to the success of the company through accountability, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset. The Machinist I is responsible for machine set-up, operation, and maintenance, ensuring accuracy and quality of all products manufactured. JOB DUTIES Essential Job Functions : The Machinist I will provide reliable and timely support as follows: Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines. Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate production. Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping. Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task. Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines. Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment. Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary. Maintains inventory of completed products. Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects. Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs. Maintains a safe and clean workstation. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed. Coordinate and prioritize job assignments. Maintain documentation. Process product based on knowledge of products and current specifications. Continuous review of manufacturing specifications, prints and job notes; write process changes when necessary to update specifications. Make sure paperwork is correct and products are being processed correctly. Willingness to participate in all Punch Shop and Machine Shop activities. Follow through with all assignments. Participate in R&D and product design projects as needed. Machine set-up. Review and maintain stock levels of all required tooling (drills, inserts, etc.) Program editing. Machine operation. Maintain proper set-up sheet library. Assist in testing new products and procedures. Maintain CNC machines on a daily basis. Assist in the manufacturing of machine parts. Must be able to work overtime as needed. All other duties as needed to assist the company in attaining its objectives. SKILLS Strong attention to detail and well-developed motor skills a must. Ability to initiate work tasks and see projects through to completion, per specification and on-time. Must have a CAN-DO attitude to drive projects through to completion, displaying the ability to learn and work within a team to meet department objectives. Ability to read and write English. Able to function in a dynamic, fast paced environment. QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE – 1-2 years of related experience. Prior machining experience preferred. EDUCATION – High School Diploma or equivalent required. Machining coursework or certification is preferred. The Core Competencies needed to be successful in this role include the following: ADAPTABILITY Deals effectively with change in work environment, priorities, and needs, adapting to shifts with a professional and supportive demeanor. COMMITMENT/INTEGRITY Displays a “Can Do” attitude by stepping up to do whatever is needed. Takes ownership and responsibility for personal actions and promised deadlines and abilities. Is reliable and dependable. Advocates for position, department, and/or company. INNOVATION Utilizes critical thinking in identifying possible approaches and works with others to incorporate these ideas effectively into daily work processes. Displays “outside of the box” thinking, openness to other options, and is constantly looking for ways to improve and develop. TEAMWORK/COLLABORATION Interacts with people effectively to get the job done. Able and willing to share and receive information. Co-operates within the group and across groups, supporting group decisions and placing group goals ahead personal and individual goals. Communicates in a professional manner, developing effective partnerships with internal and external clients. WORK STANDARDS Sets and maintains high performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness. Shows concern for all aspects of the job, prioritizing in a meaningful and practical manner. Follows up on work outputs, assuring successful completion of the assignment. Company-wide Responsibilities Promotes company policies and advocates for SYNEO. Assures proper attendance and actions. Provides and receives positive feedback and/or constructive criticism. Maintains good communication with co-workers. Serves as a resource for co-workers. Cross-trains, learns how role interacts with other departments. Works with managers and management to solve problems, providing suggestions as needed. Maintains clean and organized work area, taking ownership of surroundings. Maintains appropriate confidentiality of information. Assures that equipment is in good working condition and maintained in proper working order. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires that a person stand for extended periods of time in front of a machine, bending and turning into the machines. Lifting up to 50lbs in materials is necessary on occasion. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is carried out in a machine shop which is indoors but on occasion can be an open-air environment. This position will require the ability to work under pressing conditions with a professional and responsive demeanor.