Manual Machinist

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate standard metal working equipment such as lathes, milling, grinding machines, saw, drill press, hydraulic press, engineering drawings, sketches, verbal instructions, and metal tempering equipment to machine parts to formalized specifications.
• Use index heads, rotary tables, dividing heads, sine plates or improvise, design and machine fixtures or holding devices to be used in part or assembly machining.
• Define method and sequence of operations for machining to requirement.
• Define and grind special tooling needed to machine to requirement.
• Define and machine special inspection devices to ensure quality.
• Use Machinist Handbook and other reference materials to determine machinability of material, tooling requirements, mathematical formulas, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Guide/assist lower classified employees.
• Provide necessary technical assistance and guidance to employees after work is assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of four-year apprenticeship in toolmaking preferred.
• One-year prior experience in a similar position, or equivalent.
• Experience with manual equipment.