Manual Machinist

Description

The Manual Turning Machinist will be responsible for performing complex close tolerance operations in turning, facing, boring, chamfering, recessing and form turning on a wide variety of production parts. This position will set up and operate engine lathes, turret lathes or vertical boring mills.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


• Check the Route Sheet (OD222), blueprint, and sketch for the operation and instructions


• Measure rough material and divide stock to ensure 100% clean up


• Turn the first side per turning sketch, blueprint and Route Sheet (OD222) instructions. Check all dimensions, and if correct, remove the piece part from the machine


• On second side, use soft jaws when applicable. Skin cut soft jaws to ensure the face will run true within .001" T.I.R., true up the outside diameter to run true within .001" T.I.R.


• When turning bevels, a proof spot should be added to the back and O.D. of the gear


• Check the size, and if correct, remove the piece part from the machine


• Stamp parts per SOP304


• Follow bar-coding procedures per SOP499


• Read and understand drawings of product, and understand all written work instructions


• All other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS


Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications


• High School diploma or equivalent education


• At least (3) years of experience with the functions of the machines and to operate them competently and efficiently


Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability


• Use shop mathematics, micrometers, and measuring instruments


• Work from blueprints, sketches, route sheets and verbal orders


• Provide necessary hand tools, and measuring instruments


• Able to use company gauging


Language Skills:


Ability to read and comprehend documents including technical information. Ability to speak effectively with vendors and as a representative of the Company.


Mathematical Skills:


Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


Reasoning Ability:


Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several variables at the same time.


PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Sitting or standing for periods of time; walking, climbing, crawling, bending, twisting or stooping; may be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations if stepping into a manufacturing area; could be exposed to heat or humidity, cold or outside elements; PPE required while in manufacturing areas. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.