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Dubuque Skilled: Machine Hand/Tool Room Machinist

Primary Function:

Sets up and operates in a team environment one or more machines such as lathes, mills, horizontal boring machine, etc., and performs machining operations consisting of many details on a wide variety of non-repetitive parts, holding close tolerances.

Types of Machines, Tools and Equipment Used or Operated:

A wide variety of departmental machines such as lathes, mills, horizontal boring machines, jig bores, jig grinders, etc., gages, precision measuring instruments, various hand tools, etc., necessary to carry out the function of the machine.

Job Details:

Work is not closely supervised. Employees must maintain a safe work environment. Details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Works from tool and product design prints, sketches, written or verbal instructions.

• Makes all required mathematical calculations, lays out parts using measuring instruments and handbook tables.

• Plans proper sequence of operations to carry job to completion.

• Performs lay out work using measuring instruments and handbook tables.

• Makes own setups and devises special attachments for performance of the job.

• Tries out tools made and analyses performance.

• Determines machine feed and speeds for work involved.

• Checks own work for conformance to print, specifications, etc.

• Lubricates, adds coolant, checks and/or cleans equipment and tooling.

• Performs some preventive maintenance and adjustments to equipment.

• Moves and positions loads.

• Cleans work area and performs other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

May also perform duties such as the following in addition to the duties listed above:

• Makes minor adjustments on machine such as adjustment of way gibs.

• Instructs and assists other team members.

• Performs higher grade work under close supervision.

• Fits and assembles parts into completed units.

• Sharpens own tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least 2 years of industrial machining experience

Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else?

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you.

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences and values matter.

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses

• Savings & Retirement benefits

• Well being – Physical and Mental Healthcare

• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Tuition Assistance

• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations

• Charitable contribution match

• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.