Manual Machinist

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As a Manual Lathe Machinist, you will perform setup, calibration, maintenance and operation of machining equipment, to make complex precise cuts, bends, alignments and forms of requisite materials.  Cross-trains in other complementary skills as needed to support production requirements.

What you'll do:

• Reads and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed.
• Computes dimensions and tolerances and measures and lays out work pieces.
• Verifies dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers.  Troubleshoots, debugs and modifies to achieve expected performance.
• Machines parts utilizing shop related equipment, manual skills may include but are not limited to polishing, lapping, turning, grinding, milling and EDM. CNC machinist operators may additionally engage in program related activities such as writing and modifications.
• Adjusts and sets up machine tools for use by machining tool operators.
• Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
• Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
• Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of lathe/mill manual machinist experience is required.
• Minimum 3 years of resolving problems involving machining of materials, fixtures tools etc
• Minimum 3 years of precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
• Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods for 50% of shift.
• Ability to workday shift as required.

• Must be authorized to work in the US.

   

Desired Skills:

• High degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision.
• Experience or knowledge of CNC machining
• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program; or equivalent.
• Attainment of trade certification.

• Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, rework process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and MSDS labels.

   

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Background Information 

The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to high school graduation and completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school.  The person requires an ability to understand, utilize and communicate specialized information in speech and written text. This specialized training is often formalized and recognized by a specific certificate, diploma or license. 

Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is one to three years. 

Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals.  The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience ensure work assignments are successfully carried out because he/she understands what is expected, as well as the best approach to take.