Machinist

Job Profile

Machinist

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Knowledge of job related materials.
• The tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the machinist’s trade.
• The hazards and safety precautions of the machinist’s trade.
• Visualize parts or equipment that need to be made from rough sketches and oral instructions.
• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, sketches, models, or other visual aids.
• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other lifting devices.
• Set up and operate a variety of manual machining equipment including lathes, mills, grinders and drill presses.
• Perform in process and final inspection of parts.
• Understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation.
• Work cooperatively with other employees.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism (Examples: operating dials or pedals).
• Controlled manipulations of small objects (Example: working with drills and micrometers).
• Cordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously (Example: operating the milling table vertically and horizontally).
• Bend or stoop, push or pull repeatedly or continually over time.
• Lift up to 50 pounds

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: 1 year of experience as a skilled machinist and completion of a recognized machinist apprenticeship program, or three years of experience as a skilled machinist.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability