Machinist

Job Summary / Objective

Produces machined parts by loading, unloading, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine or manual machines. Perform visual and measurement inspections for in-process and finish production parts. Machinist will be expected to maintain quality and safety standard, keep accurate records, and maintain equipment and supplies.

Essential Job Functions and Duties

Produce parts as directed by scheduler or lead machinist.

Inspect production parts by conducting visual and measurement tests.

Document inspection results and complete quality reports and logs.

Discuss inspection results with the production team and communicate required adjustments or re-work to supervisor.

Ability to follow instructions as delivered by lead, work orders, blueprints, materials, specifications, and locations of surfaces.

Ability to load parts by lifting stock into position.

Ability to verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to defined quality standards.

Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes as trained.

Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

Ability to safely operate mills and lathes by following instructions, including zero and reference points, including basic math.

Ability to safely operate other machine tools, attachments, collets, bushings, stops, and stock pushers and indicating vises as trained and monitored by lead.

Maintains equipment by completing daily and weekly preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.

Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum 5 years Machine Shop Experience

Basic math, reading and writing skills.

Mechanical ASSY understanding.

Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions.

Understanding of conceptual skills, process improvement, verbal communication, functional and technical skills, controls and instrumentation, supply management, tooling, inventory control, judgment, and attention to detail.

Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goal.

Requires Safe Work Habits

Maintain good attendance.

Preferred Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous work experience on manual mills, lathes, and CNC machines

Prefer Journeyman Machinist experience.

Ability to read and interpret GD&T

Working Conditions / Work Schedule / Travel

Normal work hours (4 -10-hour days – Days may vary (Mon – Fri)

1st Shift – 5:00AM to 3:30PM

Must be flexible to work overtime as required.

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.

Remain standing on feet for long periods of time.

Frequent carrying, grasping, reaching, pulling, pulling, stooping for parts and supplies.

Direct Reports

None

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.