Manual Machinist

Full job description

Summary

The Manual Machinist is responsible for the setup and operation of various machine tools to produce, repair, or refurbish precision parts in accordance with the company's safety, cost, schedule, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating manual machine tools to produce precision parts and components according to specifications.

Job Scope/Responsibilities

Operate Manual Machine Tools: Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other machine tools to produce parts to exact specifications.

Calculate dimensions or tolerances of workpieces, products, or equipment using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.

Read and Interpret Blueprints: Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining requirements and plan the sequence of operations.

Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process to ensure proper functioning.

Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition and perform preventive and emergency maintenance/repair as instructed.

Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information and coordinate project aspects.

Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.

Operate welding and cutting/grinding equipment.

Support projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics.

Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.

Document actions by completing production and quality logs and maintain continuity among work shifts by communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Perform all work within OSHA and company safety standards, reporting to the supervisor when safety training and PPE are insufficient.

Perform other duties as required to support the business.

Education/Experience

Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a manual machinist in a manufacturing or machine shop environment

High School diploma or equivalent.

Certification in machining or related field is a plus.

Familiarity with OSHA and company safety requirements.

Benefits:

401(k) 5% Match

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Profit sharing

Referral program

Vision insurance

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday: Regular shifts

Weekends: As needed

Weekday Overtime: Some mornings, evenings, and daytime

Night Shift: As required