Advanced Pressure Systems (APS), a SHAPE Technologies Group (“SHAPE”) is the leading designer and manufacturer of surface prep technologies. SHAPE is also a leading provider of ultrahigh pressure waterjet pumps, robotic cutting solutions, surface preparation technology, industrial cleaning systems, and aftermarket components that are integrated into waterjet systems worldwide. APS's products are used in end markets that include, among others, aerospace, automotive, food processing, marine and coastal industrial markets, glass, electronics, paper slitting and trimming, and stone fabricators selling into the residential and commercial construction markets.
The APS difference can be seen in our people. With industry leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and skilled service professionals, APS team members listen to our customers to anticipate their needs and deliver technical know-how that transforms our customers’ visions into reality.
What it’s Like to Work Here.
We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced, and customer focused. With principles, performance and an authentic passion for results deeply rooted in our daily interactions. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.
What We Offer.
In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurances, education reimbursement and more.
General Purpose:
Performs complex machining operations in support of manufacturing activities from a variety of rough sketches or drawings that serve as input. Work is completed under direction and/or guidance of the department Lead.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working from drawings and engineering instructions, build to specification parts, tools or fixtures for development, model shop or prototype projects.
- Set up and operate equipment such as lathes, drills, screw and milling machines.
- Executes assignments using manual and CNC mills and lathes and other available tooling.
- Determine and prepare and jigs or special attachments needed.
- Read and interpret blueprints or drawings necessary to complete assignments. Prepare own layouts.
- Use micrometers, vernier calipers and other precision measuring tools to ensure in-process or that finished product matches specified tolerances.
- Perform maintenance and cleanup of work area.
- Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions using precision measuring tools.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Solid working knowledge of shop mathematics.
- Intermediate level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to operate various tools and equipment.
- Ability to work independently and function effectively in a team environment.
- Intermediate level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
- Swiss Screw Machine experience desirable.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None.
Education and/or Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent training.
- Minimum of two (2) years machine operations experience and/or enrollment and completion of apprentice program.
- Preference given to candidates with experience on screw machines.
Compensation: $28 to $32 per hour, based on experience.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
