Machinist

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and goals.
• Meet or exceed productivity metrics for machining efficiency.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Perform mathematical and geometric calculations for machining and programming.
• Follow work instructions and complete documentation both verbally and within the ERP system.
• Conduct routine equipment maintenance.
• Prepare and handle industrial rotating equipment components for machining as required by the task.
• Accurately complete inspection reports and required documentation.
• Operate shop equipment, including drills, grinders, manual milling machines, and cranes.
• Safely rig, lift, and maneuver castings weighing up to 20,000 lbs.
• Set up and machine large castings, shafts, and various parts, adjusting for variations as needed.
• Monitor tool wear and replace tooling as necessary.
• Use precision measuring instruments correctly, such as micrometers and bore gauges.
• Apply knowledge of deflection and thermal growth when machining hard materials, making adjustments as needed.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Train and mentor other machinists.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within work areas and shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating manual machine tools in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T.
• Experience machining large or heavy castings preferred.
• Crane and rigging experience is a plus.
• Ability to mentor and train others.