Machinist

Summary

Set up, operate, or tend horizontal and vertical lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal.  Perform in process inspection. Coordinate with engineering and quality for processing of ECR and NCR documentation.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup and operation of vertical and horizontal engine lathes and honing machines
• Setup and operation of horizontal CNC turning equipment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings 
• Performs a variety of non-destructive tests; takes measurements, records conformance/non-conformance, on initial piece, in process and upon final inspection
• Reviews procedures, layouts, templates, jigs, incoming parts, assemblies and related tasks
• Reviews and assists with development of all job related JSA's/Work Instructions
• Cranes - lifts equipment safely, knows where disconnect switches are, performs daily crane inspections, loads and unloads trucks, stages equipment
• Forklift - drive safely, load and unload, refuel, perform daily forklift inspections

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, associates degree or technical certificate preferred.
• Reading/Writing skills (literacy) as required
• 5 years experience with set-up, operation, and maintenance of CNC and Manual turning centers.
• Experience with rigging, welding, milling, and industrial safety practices preferred.
• Able to read mechanical blueprints, familiarity with electrical schematics is beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret G & M-Code.
• MAZATROL & Siemens Programming experience preferred
• CAM Programming experience preferred, MasterCAM

  Physical Demands

• Continually required to stand
• Continually required to walk. 
• Occasionally required to sit. 
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. 
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. 
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift heavy weights (50 pounds or greater). 

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts. 
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles. 
• Exposure to outside weather conditions. 
• Possible risk of electrical shock. 
• Possible risk of radiation and vibration. 
• The noise level in the work environment usually is loud.