Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machining processes and be proficient in operating various machine tools. The Machinist must perform skilled level work in the fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and repair of a variety of metal parts and tools. Machinists must employ a high degree of accuracy and precision in performing work according to instructions and specifications. Assignments are received in the form of oral instructions, penciled layouts, blueprints, sketches, and by reference to worn or broken parts. Work methods and procedures are determined by the employee, but the work is subject to inspection during process and upon completion for quality and conformity with requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Fabricates, maintains, and repairs metal objects through the operation of large lathes, grinders, welders, milling machines, drill presses and similar equipment.
• Measures work carefully by using precision tools such as a micrometer.
• Uses, adjusts, cleans, and stores the tools, machinery, and equipment of the machinist’s trade.
• Operates brush plating equipment ( optional ).
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Job related materials.
• The tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the machinist’s trade.
• The hazards and safety precautions of the machinist’s trade.

Ability to:

• Visualize parts or equipment that need to be made from rough sketches and oral instructions.
• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, sketches, models, or other visual aids.
• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.
• Work cooperatively with other employees.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism (Examples: operating dials or pedals).
• Controlled manipulations of small objects (Example: working with drills and micrometers).
• Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously (Example: operating the milling table vertically and horizontally).
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time.

Needed Attributes:

• Self motivated
• Problem solver
• Ability to make simple calculations
• Ability to organize
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good human relation skills

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon the work location, assignment, or shift.
• Overtime hours may be required.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves the potential for moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds or standing and /or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

Two years of experience as a skilled machinist and completion of a recognized machinist apprenticeship program, or three years of experience as a skilled machinist. Other combinations of experience and education that meet requirements may be substituted.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM

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