Machinist

Responsibilities:
This position sets up and operates a limited variety of machine tools to fit and/or assemble parts to machine given jobs.
Operates conventional and/or computerized numerical control machines to perform grinding operations, and make straightforward, repetitive adjustments to components.
Knowledge of various raw materials and products, (i.e., metals, resin, aluminum, steels, alloys, and other composite materials/systems) along with machining characteristics and parameters to select proper cutting tools and correct machine feeds and speeds to perform high production and repetitive job duties. Makes general distinction between materials, (i.e., simple steels, aluminums, ceramics). Operates a variety of machining equipment (i.e., lathes, metal cutting saw, vertical millers, grinders) along with hand and power tools.
Uses various standard machine attachments, (i.e., rotary tables, magnetic chucks, taper and universal milling attachments).
Selects appropriate cutting tools according to the type of material being machined and correct machine feeds and speeds.
Machine adjustments are primarily conversational and performed according to pre-programmed requirements/clear work orders.
Uses, sets up, and maintains measuring/calibrated instruments/tools, (i.e., micrometers, verniers, gauges, indicators, scales, and various standard or preset gauges) to check the accuracy of dimensions.
Reads and interprets clear, straight forward blueprints, program readouts, and technical directives to determine and obtain materials and cutting tools for the job and to visualize the finished part and critical surfaces, dimensions, and tolerances.
Makes manual cutter compensation adjustments to obtain tolerances, (i.e., override one point in machine path to make an adjustment for size control for that particular cut, then machine returns to normal path on next cut).