Machinist A

Job Description

Must have expert knowledge of machining practices.  Must understand what is needed for creating a part, ensuring quality, and the proper safety practices. 

Must have advanced blueprint reading experience.

Must understand tooling and its proper applications

Maintains quality output while meeting department production requirements.

Must be able to follow and understand written instructions.

Must have a high level of understanding of machine shop math and calculations.

Must be able to communicate with processing for creating set up sheets and putting programs on the system for future use.

Must be able to independently make a part from a blueprint.  This includes writing a program from scratch, setting up and machining a part, selecting the proper tooling, and verifying quality. These skills must be used for CNC lathes along with vertical and horizontal mills.

Must be able to read, understand, make necessary edits, and offset adjustments to programs when necessary. 

Must be able to understand how to calculate the proper feeds and speeds for a variety of tooling.

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