Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Job Title: Machinist

Job Location: North Amityville, NY

Job Description:

The primary purpose of a Machinist is to setup and operate manual & CNC

machines to produce precision parts and instruments. Performs a variety of

manufacturing operations related to fabrication and/or machining of precision parts

and/or sheet metal for use in the electronic industry and/or manufacturing assembly.

The position applies knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout,

and machining procedures. The position may require routine machine maintenance and

programming capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Machines parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling

machines, or grinders.

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates all of the basic machining tools and many

specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining

operations.

• Maintains the tools and machines required for optimum job performance.

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• Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and

instruments, such as micrometers and calipers.

• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories,

or materials onto machines.

• Selects the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in

preparation of machinery work.

• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

• Works from drawings, work orders, and instructions covering production parts or

tooling requirements.

• Measures, examines, or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure

conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as

micrometers.

• Sets controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or

edit computerized CNC machine control media.

• Must have a thorough knowledge in the operation of all metal working tools and

machines, and the ability to determine the most efficient and economical

methods of producing all materials and hardware related to or used in the

construction of dies, fixtures, gauges, gigs, and tools.

• Constructs, modifies, or repairs a wide variety of product parts,

subassemblies, and related tooling.

• Able to set up and operate a variety of machine shop and/or sheet metal

fabrication equipment.

• Understands and complies with customer specification in part manufacturing.

• Understands and uses a wide variety of mathematical functions applicable to

work tasks.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).

• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills,

as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution

development.

Qualifications:

• Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma

or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years

post- Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related

experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with CAD cam (Mastercam and Autocad is a plus), Haas and Hurco

controls.

• Manual and CNC machining experience in a high technology manufacturing

environment, including setting up machine tools, lathes, and milling machines.

• Programming for Mastercam.

• Accurately sets up, and operates CNC machines.

• Programs, sets up, and runs a vertical machining center for one off prototype

parts or production parts run.

• Experience reading/interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering

specifications.

• Experience making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work,

tooling, feeds and speeds.

• Able to work independently, without direction, with all types of processes and

prototype development instructions, including prints, sketches