Machinist B - 1st Shift

About the role

Position sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, etc. to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determine sequence of operations, number of cuts required and method of setup and arrangement.
• Work with a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments; make shop computations; fit and put together precision parts; determine material, parts and equipment required.
• Fabricate piece parts per work instructions, drawings and specifications through the use of required machine tools.
• Inspect piece parts per work instruction and drawing requirements.
• Set up and operate machine tools.
• Run machine shop equipment such as lathes, CNC, milling machines, precision grinders, etc. to make parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Use, adjust, clean and store the tools, machinery and equipment used.
• Keep records and reports of the use of equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior machinist experience.
• OR 2 years post-Secondary/Associates degree with 0 to 2 years of prior machinist experience.
• Experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and CNC machining in an industrial / manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Trade school certification or state-licensed Journeyman Machinist certification is strongly desired.
• Manual machining experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of setting up the operation of milling machines and lathes.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, production plans and/or work instructions.
• Working knowledge performing in-process inspection of finished parts utilizing appropriate inspection and gaging equipment.
• Knowledge of industry applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, principals and properties.
• Knowledge of basic mathematic principles to solve problems.
• The ability to work in a team environment and relate to all levels of employees.