Machinist

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, and shapers, selecting primary and secondary tools
• Adjust alignments and seating of holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials
• Apply mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques
• Review specifications, drawings, and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces
• Perform complex measuring, marking, and scribing dimensions
• Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and test the operation of the unit to ensure functionality and performance; at times, operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts
• Fit and assemble parts into a complete assembly that typically requires more complex testing and tolerance
• Communicate with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems
• Achieve continuous improvement in work areas by identifying and recommending solutions to problems
• Avoid non-compliance with operating policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment and efficient operations
• Aid and train other staff in the department on processes, procedures, and machine understanding

Qualifications

• Speaking, reading, and writing English at an 8th-grade level or higher
• Applying machine shop theory and practices
• Reading blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications
• Operating and setting up the machine equipment and tools
• Performing advanced mathematical calculations
• Inspecting parts and machines for correct specifications
• Lifting and loading materials
• Complying with safety and operational guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Handling and labeling hazardous materials based on the area of assignment
• Understanding of basic PC skills, such as data entry and operation
• Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive directions