Machinist

Machine Tool Operator

Position requires knowledge of standard machine tool practices in order to set up and process machine details.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Machines parts from detail prints to close tolerance.
• Reads and interprets blueprints of mechanical engineering drawings and customer specifications to generate accurate machining of weldments, fabrications, and details.
• Executes set ups on all tool room equipment including maintenance of the equipment and cutting tools.
• Must be proficient in the use of miscellaneous cutting tools and materials including but not limited to carbide, tool steels, ceramics, and nitrite coatings.
• Must be proficient in the use of standard tool room machinery, including bridgeports, surface grinders, lathe, etc.
• Maintains basis understanding of metallurgical compositions in ferrous, nonferrous, and plastic materials in relation to machining, and heat treating processed and procedures.
• Uses and prepares precision measuring equipment including, micrometers, dial indicators, gage block, sine plate, etc.
• Generates reports, tooling and machinery maintenance records and schedules.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Practical organizational skills necessary.

Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Location: Sterling Hts