Machinist I

Responsibilities

• Comply with established company safety and operating rules, procedures, and guidelines; and be responsible for reporting unsafe practices to your supervisor.
• Have knowledge and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment to protect oneself and others in accordance with Company guidelines and all applicable safety rules.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records of time and parts used on specific work order tasks.
• Identify the desired machine part with internal customers using sketches, drawings, and/or blueprints.
• Take basic measurements and mark materials for cutting or shaping.
• Assist with machine setup and proper tools for each job.
• Operate basic machine tools to produce parts to print specifications.
• Assist in troubleshooting and making repairs to production fixtures and machinery, when necessary.
• Work with senior machinist to inspect finished parts for conformance to requirements, inspecting for flaws and/or defects.
• Assist with equipment maintenance by performing basic preventive maintenance and repair of minor damages.
• Work closely with senior machinists and technicians to attain the desired product.
• Works under direct supervision. Requires frequent guidance on more complicated problems and projects.
• Perform all other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical education is preferred.
• One or more years of experience as a machinist in a shop environment, or an equivalent combination of job-related education and experience
• Basic proficiency with manual machining equipment, including lathes and grinders
• Mechanical experience working with engine compressors, including rebuilding valves and compressor glands
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Willingness and ability to work effectively in both shop and field environments
• CNC software experience preferred but not required