Job Description:

• Examines blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Perform complex operations on various machine tools, including drill presses, lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and precision grinding machines.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Read precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Select standard materials required for fabrication and machining work.
• Perform the machining operations, watch for problems in the production process, and check the accuracy of the finished piece against blueprints / verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Observe equipment to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjust equipment controls as necessary, and verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Set up and operate all types of shop machining tools or equipment to manufacture various parts.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, assembles parts into complete assembly.
• Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Work includes small and large assembly, and machining of heavy steel.
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and machine shop procedures
• Perform machine maintenance and is responsible for keeping work are clean and the immediate reporting of safety issues to Supervisor.
• Use various hand and power tools for the completion of job tasks.
• Work independently to complete responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and other technical trade related documents.
• Must have at least seven (7) years of experience operating manual OR CNC lathes and milling machines:
  • Manual Machinist experience as follows:
    • Under minimal supervision, a manual machinist sets up and operates manually controlled machines in skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment.
  • CNC Mills & Lathes experience as follows:
    • Requires knowledge of some CNC programming with the ability to perform minor program edits on the shop floor. Requires more than CNC operation experience.
• Must have mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand/eye coordination required to perform various projects, per drawings, sketches, and verbal or written instructions.
• Must be familiar with the use of precision measuring instruments: outside/inside micrometers, depth mics, venires, etc.
• Must be able to write comprehensive Condition Found Reports (CFR) describing the material condition of the parts and assemblies being worked and recommendations for repair.
• Must be familiar with threading and the various measuring/gauging requirements.
• Must be skilled in the selection, set-up, and operation of the appropriate tool(s) for a given type of work.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must be a steady, reliable worker.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Must have own tools.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer Forklift and overhead crane experience.
• Prefer knowledge of CNC programming.
• Knowledge of Siemens controls preferred.
• Experience with Gibbs CAM software preferred.

TOOL REQUIREMENTS: *6 scale*12 scale*25 tape measure*Dial caliper*Dial indicator with magnetic base*Combination square with center head*Thread pitch gage*Fish tail*Edge finder*Roll-a-round toolbox*Allen wrench set*Screwdriver set*Ball peen hammer*Dead blow hammer*Center punch*Dividers*Tap handle*Pliers*Wire cutters*File set*Flashlight*Scribe 0-1, 1-2, 2-3 outside micrometer set0-4 depth micrometer set Telescoping gage set Feeler gage Combination wrench set to 1 1/8Small pry bar Socket set to 1