Machinist

Machinist

Position requires:

• A passing Machinist Aptitude Exam score. (May be readministered due to changing business needs)
• Proficiency to perform all machining functions on present and future equipment, including but not limited to lathes, milling machines, CNCs, grinders, presses, cutters, threaders and polishing wheels.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and process sheets (MI's).
• Expertise in using precision measurement devices including but not limited to calipers, gages, verniers, and optical comparators.
• The ability to understand and communicate written and verbal instruction in English.
• Specialized knowledge in manual machining.

Physical demands:

• Possible periodic physical effort requiring moving material or tool benches.
• Work performed 90% standing, 10% seated.
• High concentration for periods of varying duration when working with close tolerances and/or complex shapes.
• Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, as required to perform essential job duties.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.

Responsibilities:

• Meets established standards of productivity and efficiency while maintaining high quality levels on all work performed.
• Immediately report any equipment, process, safety or product issues to Supervisor or Manager.
• Notify Supervisor or Manager of any equipment or consumable needs for job effectiveness

Essential functions:

• Sets up and performs progressive machining operations on a single part to completion.
• Performs special machine operations on experimental and/or developmental work under Engineering guidance.
• Responsible for area housekeeping and 6S.
• Perform training when required or requested by Supervisor/Manager
• Required to select proper tooling, feeds, speeds, coolants and lubricants.
• Works from manufacturing instructions, specification sheets, drawings, sketches, engineering instructions
• Must be able to work independently and without constant direct supervision.
• Maintains record of work as required, reports discrepancies and problems to supervisor
• Perform all other functions or duties requested by Supervisor or Manager.

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