Machinist

Job Responsibilities and Tasks

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously.
• Bend or stoop, push or pull repeatedly or continually over time.
• Lift up to 50 pounds

Qualification Requirements

• 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.