We are seeking a skilled Machinist to join our team under the direction of the department supervisor. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing parts, tooling, and equipment, working from sketches, prints, own concepts, or verbal instructions. The role requires expertise in machining operations on a wide range of machine tools and effective communication skills in both supplier and customer contexts.
Primary Responsibilities for Machinist:
- Work from sketches, prints, own concepts, or verbal instructions to make and/or assemble fastener tooling, parts, and equipment.
- Produce parts, tooling, and equipment.
- Conduct machining operations on a wide range of machine tools, demonstrating a deep understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Document activities in the form of reports, sketches, etc.
- Devise and create holding fixtures.
- Set up and operate a wide variety of standard machine tools to work to very close tolerances.
Qualifications for Machinist:
- A high school or vocational school graduate.
- Three years’ experience in a machining discipline preferred.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of cutter geometry, feeds, speeds, heat treat characteristics, and metals.
- Ability to apply a broad knowledge of machining including machining characteristics of various materials, finishing techniques, and assembly.
- Requires constant physical effort; ability to work standing and handle light and average weight parts.
- High degree of mental concentration to plan and layout sequencing of machining and assembly of fastener tooling and components.
