Machinist II

About the role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. This role requires a strong understanding of machining processes, blueprints, and quality control standards.

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm

Responsibilities

• Work from drawings, specifications, and process plans; use a variety of precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, indicators and all Vernier instruments for exact measurements
• Set up, adjust, and operate various types of milling machines, boring mills, engine lathes, tracer lathes, and drill presses; perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of close tolerance and finish requirements
• Ability to run at least 3 production jobs on 2 different machining centers with minimal supervision (does not include small machine tools)
• Select speeds and feeds, operational sequences, and tooling for required operations
• Perform recognized operations such as turning, boring, reaming, facing, threading, etc., on standardized work
• Grind tools, spin blocks, rollers, rings, etc.
• Responsible for equipment, material, work and keeping the work area clean and organized
• Proceed with minimum or no supervision and direction
• Do all trim, cut out and cut off work with limited supervision and minimum rework
• Be neat and orderly around work area
• Perform other duties as necessary in order to complete other tasks
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and follow all of the PPE requirements
• Perform the duties of 3C machinists

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Work requires knowledge of machining, shop mathematics, and shop practices, plus 5 years' experience
• Must have a valid OSHA forklift license and hold 1C and 3A hoisting license
• Demonstrate accuracy in all documentation and job reporting
• Be dependable, work well with others, and focused on the job being done
• Reliable transportation
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay close attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Capable of following direction
• Take responsibility for achieving production efficiency, quality of product and reports discrepant material immediately
• Demonstrate customer focus by seeking out, understanding, and responding to the needs of both internal and external customers
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate openly and honestly with others
• Solve problems proactively and contribute to continuously improving the process/product
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
• Comfortable working in environments with noise, heat, or dust
• Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day