Machinist

Job DutiesYou will set up and operate most types of conventional and computer numerical control machine tools such as lathes, vertical and horizontal boring mills; bench, milling machines; shapers; planers; grinders; thread cutters and drills.You will utilize many types of precision instruments and equipment such as vernier calipers, squares, protractors, micrometers, vee blocks, parallel bars, dial indicators, comparators, different gauges for accurate dimensions and tolerances.You will plan and lay out work from blueprints, work sheets, and drawings that may have missing or incorrect information.You will use shop mathematics and handbook formulas in computing and verifying dimensions in the planning, laying out, and final dimensional checking processes.You will produce desired cuts and finishes on various metals and other materials such as aluminum, brass, bronze, high carbon and alloy steels, chrome, nickel, titanium, molybdenum, super alloys, nylon, rubber, plastics, teflon, etc.