Manual Machinist
4 months ago
Summary/Objective
The Manual Machinist sets up and operates manually controlled machines in skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools and equipment.
Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Manual Machinist performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:
- Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
- Use precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, manual milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, band saw, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment
- Fabricate and shape parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal.
- Properly and safely select, align, secure and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines
- Recognize, deploy and properly use inserts, fixtures and tooling
- Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
- Ability to track parts and jobs in company’s system
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Qualifications and Skills
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience Requirements
- 2-3 years of machining experience
- Basic computer skills
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of and experience with machine and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance
- Design techniques, tools and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans and drawings
- Metals and the quality and machinability and uses of metals, alloys and other materials
- Mechanically inclined, and understand manufacturing techniques
- Ability to prioritize, schedule and review work
- Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment
- Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches and work orders to others
- Maintain routine records
- Ability to move or transfer products with a hoist or overhead crane.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently without daily supervision
Working Conditions
- The work environment is in a manufacturing facility where noise level is usually moderate
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
- Requires the use of hands for simple handling, grasping and fine manipulations
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds
- Requires standing for long periods of time
- Requires making repetitive motions while operating equipment.
- Requires activities involving being around moving machinery
Work a standard work week but may be required to work some overtime
Benefits
Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, employee stock ownership plan, short term and long term disability and life insurance.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Manual Machining: 2 years (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
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