Manual Machinist

Machinist Position

Machinist position in Sterling Heights manufacturing facility. This person has to know old school machinery such as engine lathes and Bridgeport mills they will be working the tool room area. The following is a list of type of machines in the department they will be working with and running all of our machinist run the lines as well.

Old style Bridgeport, Mills, Lathes, Brazing

• 4 Arcade 3-axis mills.
• 1 OKK 3-axis.
• 1 MDV 3-axis mill.
• All have Fanuc controls.
• 2 Hurco mills, with Winmax software (candidate must have experience with this software and mill)
• 4 Engine lathes.
• 1 Bridgeport mill.

To be successful in this role, the candidate must be able to:

• Utilize set up sheets, drawings, and notes from the programmer to set up vertical milling centers.
• Must be able to set your own tools per job requirements.
• Change cutting tools and adjust feeds and speeds per job requirements.
• Must be familiar with G and M codes.
• Able to perform minor edits to the program at the machine as needs.
• Be willing and able to set up and operate multiple machines at a time.
• Be fully familiar with common inspection equipment and perform preliminary inspections of your work.
• Be fully capable of interpreting aerospace drawings, parts lists, specifications, and client requirements.
• Experience with Fanuc on OKK machines.
• Knowledge of 2 and 3D machining.
• Willing to possess or have own tools.
• Knowledge of micrometers, calipers, indicators, and blueprints.

Job requirements:

• Great attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Planning, organizing, and scheduling your daily routine.
• Monitoring the condition and cleanliness of the building.
• Must be safety and security conscious.
• Must be able to handle the required lifting weight of up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• You must be able to make frequent bending and twisting movements and be able to stand for the entirety of your shift.