REYNOLDS ELECTRICAL & ENGINEERING CO., INC.
POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Machinist Foreman
JOB CODE 3 031597, 036562

DATE PREPARED : July 16, 1992 Revised: December 13, 1993

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The incumbent supervises Machinist Operators and must have functional knowledge of the operations of an
automotive or general machine shop and the ability to review machine work adhering to environmental
requirements. :

DIMENSIONS

The incumbent reports to a general foreman or directly to an exempt supervisor and supervises a crew of
craftsmen.

NATURE AND SCOPE

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Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in custom machining of work pieces to produce,
maintain, or repair parts for machines, molds, and equipment; supervises workers in related processes such
as metal forming, welding, or assembly; may perform same duties as craftspeople being supervised;

. Applies knowledge of machine shop setup and operating techniques, metals and plastic properties, and

custom machining methods;

. Plans, issues, reviews work, and provides directions to craft work team under supervision of this position:

interprets specifications, drawings, and job orders as needed for area of supervision;

. Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet work schedule using knowledge of capacities of equipment

and assigned personnel;

. Tracks materials inventory and maintains required records, assigns priorities, inspects, and evaluates the

work of employees being supervised; makes recommendations on materials, parts, and equipment;

. Reviews time sheets to audit labor hours committed to projects and to verify accuracy of hours being

credited for payroll purposes;

. Conducts weekly safety meetings to promote safety consciousness;
. Analyzes and resolves work problems; checks work for accuracy;

. May perform same duties as craftsmen being supervised;

Adheres to all Company EEO, affirmative action, environmental, health, safety, quality assurance, and
security programs;

Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Constantly = Over 2/3 of tme

Frequently = 1/3 - 2/3 of tme

Physical ionally = Less than 1/3 of tim

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Prolonged standing on wooden platforms/rubber mat while performing job duties;



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2. Frequent lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds of metal parts and materials/supplies;
3. Frequent pushing/pulling exerting up to 35 to 50 pounds of force and occasionally up to 75 pounds of force
while tightening/loosening chucks;
4. Occasional climbing up stairs/ladders;
5. Frequent bending/twisting at waist/knees/neck while removing parts from chuck and observing machining
process;
6. Frequent use of both hands/arms reaching/grasping/gripping while performing job duties; occasional
overhead reaching may be required;
7. Constant use of sight abilities with visual acuity at near-, mid-, and far-ranges of vision and hand/eye/toot
coordination while working foot pedals on machines and performing other job duties;
8. Constant use of speech/hearing abilities in communicating with coworkers/supervisors and identifying
malfunctions in machinery.
Mental
1. Good verbal communication/interpersonal skills are required in routing exchanges of information,
communicating with craft workers/supervisors, and in giving/receiving instructions;
2. Good written communication is required while completing logs/reports and recording data;
3. Must be able to read/write/speak English to understand basic instructions, Material Safety Data Sheet w

guidelines, and memoranda; must possess basic mathematical skills;
4. Good organization pianning/scheduling skills are required;

5. Frequent mental alertness, concentration, and attention to detail are necessary while performing tasks
in/around hazardous areas, monitoring routine processes, and operating motor vehicles/equipment;

6. Must have good reasoning skills and be able to apply established procedures effectively, develop new
procedures, and problem-solve;

7. Must be able to deal with time constraints to ensure work completion in a timely and safe manner;

8. Must be able to provide crew leadership, make decisions, supervise/train/discipline workers under
supervision of this position, and assign projects/schedules.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Work is performed indoors in climate-controlled repair shop and occasionally outside subject to inclement
weather conditions.

Tools & Equipment Used: Hand/power tools, pneumatic tools, micrometer, lathes, milling machines, grinders,
shapers, saws, drill presses, forklift, jib cranes, overhead cranes, and other equipment as needed. Safety
equipment includes hard hat, safety glasses, safety belt, and steel-toed safety shoes. Prolonged use of hearing
protection may be required.


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REQUIRED TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of four years of experience as a machinist or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program is
required. Some supervisory experience with the Company is desirable.

OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver's license required. Must be knowledgeable in current machine technology. Must be able to operate
forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes and have extensive rigging experience.