Fabricator II / General Machinist

The successful candidate will demonstrate responsibility and show initiative in fulfilling the duties noted below.

Essential Functions: * Ability to read and understand basic measuring tools.

* Measures, examines, and tests completed units in order to detect defects; utilizes precision instruments including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, depth micrometer, and other inspection equipment as needed.

* Measure and cut metal materials to specified dimensions.

* Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations.

* Operate basic shop equipment and machinery.

* Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work and/or fabrication.

* General metal shop fabrication, welding, cutting, sanding, assembly, and installation.

* Works from prints or drawings to produce a variety of items.

* Able to build small structural machine frame weldments from drawings.

* Follows all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding.

* Follows all lock-out/tag-out procedures when machines must be shut down for repairs.

Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Graduate of technical school, or full apprenticeship program (Preferred) * Minimum five (5) years set-up experience as a machinist.