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Owner - Jin Yan

Athena Manufacturing, LP is a career-minded company that cares about our employees and their success. We invest in all employees by providing the training and skills they need to not only be successful in their occupation but also the opportunity to grow and advance within the company.

Overview:
The CNC Mill Machinist Trainee is an entry level/trainee position. As a Trainee you will work under complete supervision. You will provide assistance, learn to manually operate various machines, in process inspections, and the importance of safety awareness.

Key Responsibilities: (include but not limited to) : Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Learn to properly set up a CNC milling machine.
• Learn to safely and properly operate a CNC milling machine.
• Calculate dimensions of work pieces, products, or equipment.
• Properly dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
• Maintain machine tools in proper working condition.
• Participate in 2SL Improvement initiatives
• Perform other jobs or functions assigned by manager/supervisor.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• (2) years of consistent working experience. Related experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential physical requirements pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Arm-Hand Steadiness- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Finger Dexterity- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Multilimb Coordination- The ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.
• Near Vision- The ability to see details at close range.
• Control Precision- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
• Reaction Time- The ability to quickly respond.
• Rate Control- The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
• Trunk Strength- The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Ability to continuously lift 50+ lbs in an 8 hour shift and higher with assistance.
• Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

PREFERRED TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY:

• Personal computers
• Comfortable with Technology, open to learning/coachable
• Made2Mange (M2M and SFM)

REQUIRED WORK CLOTHING AND PPE: Attire should not interfere with job performance or safety.

• Attire should not interfere with job performance or safety.
• Safety glasses are provided by Athena
• Closed toe safety shoes are required

At Athena Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement through the principles of 2 Second Lean. This approach encourages all team members to identify and implement small, daily improvements that streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency. We believe that by empowering our employees to take ownership of their workspaces and share their ideas, we can drive innovation, increase productivity, and create a more enjoyable work environment for everyone. Join us as we strive to improve every day, 2 seconds at a time!

Schedule Types and Hours:

Days: Monday - Thursday 6:00am to 4:30pm

Evening: Monday - Thursday 4:00pm to 2:30am