Ellwood Crankshaft and Machine is the world's leading manufacturer of large, one-of-a-kind, multiple-throw crankshafts. ECM's products and services include crankshafts and eccentrics used in mechanical stamping presses, reciprocating air and gas compressors, reciprocating pumps, engines, mechanical shears, rock crushers, homogenizers and other miscellaneous applications. ECM services the locomotive, shipping, mechanical press, oil and gas and compression markets.

ECM is currently hiring for the Machinist I (PIN Chaser) position. Duties and responsibilities are dynamic and may change over time to suit business needs. The Machinist I position is a non-exempt, full-time opportunity that typically works a 4-on 4-off schedule working 12-hour shifts. Machinist III may workday, night, or rotating shifts as dictated by business needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and understand sketches, blueprints.
• Understanding and ability to layout parts
• Thorough understanding of tools and fixturing.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to work well with a team while also working independently.
• Detailed oriented and ability to organize and prioritize.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Previous manual grinding experience or equivalent education.
• Prior CNC experience a plus.

• Receives and reviews drawings, programs, sketches.
• Constructs and loads CNC programs as necessary. Performs all required paperwork.
• Edit/modify programs as necessary to meet customer specifications.
• Assure Marposs gauging, and MIDA probing is correctly engaged and calibrated appropriately.
• Measure, inspect, and make required adjustments to achieve correct product dimensions.
• Loads and unloads machine with aid of an overhead crane.
• Selects proper tooling, etc., sets indexing, determines base line, etc.
• Changes grinding wheel as necessary, indexes or replaces tooling as necessary.
• Checks identification on all materials handled by stamping or marking order, heat and

• Layout product as necessary.
• De-burr parts and move to the next workstation.
• Lubricates machine, checks filtration system, checks coolant levels, checks and fills reservoirs, etc.,
• Performs minor maintenance as necessary and maintains working area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Reports defective material and faulty equipment to supervisor immediately.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations.

• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.