Machinist

About the role

The Machinist utilizes milling and drilling machines to fabricate parts and assemble dies and molds utilized in the manufacturing of advanced refractories.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains milling machines, lathe, drill press, saws and grinders
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment
• Checks output for quality assurance
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Welding experience a plus

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or equivalent; Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly; Working knowledge of safety protocols; Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred; Valid PA drivers’ license and reliable transportation; Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform repetitive tasks; Ability to interpret and understand technical documents/blueprints; Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Physical demands: occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; close vision and ability to adjust focus; regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to operate computer equipment, and talk or hear; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; work environment has temperature extremes and moderate to high noise level; regional travel may be required occasionally.

Experience required: 1 year(s): precise measurements skills; 1 year(s): Blueprint reading; Die Shop Preferred: 1 year(s): maintenance experience.

Education required: High School or better.

Skills

• Excellent coordination and mechanical