Machinist

Job ID: 20536 Position Description: Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: include the following:
• Reads blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.

• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.

• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.

• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.

• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.

• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.

• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.

• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.

• Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts.

• 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.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Position Requirements:
• Minimum high school diploma/GED.

• Minimum one year previous relevant work experience in a machine/manufacturing environment preferred.

• Vocational or technical certification helpful.

• Must be able to work overtime during the week and on weekends as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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