MANUAL MACHINIST TIER 1

JOB SUMMARY:

Machine components to print and assist in the various stages of the machining process to achieve high quality parts at maximum output.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vo-Tech/Trade School and/or 1-2 years experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Remains safety conscious at all times.
- Operates Manual Mills and Manual Lathes
- Performs routine maintenance on machines as necessary. 
- Identifies, verifies, and checks quality of parts, tools, and materials used. 
- Takes responsibility for quality of parts, tooling, and supplies.
- Deciphers job orders and blue prints.
- Uses various measuring devices such as calipers and gauges.
- Adjusts tools, fixtures, machine, thread, and checks tolerances on parts.
- Periodically inspects tools, parts, and equipment for accuracy and/or deficiencies.
- Verifies accuracy of paperwork.
- Fills out various logs and work order paperwork as needed. 
- Works scheduled shifts that are needed for production.

*Employee may be required to work more or less than 40 hours/week as part of their regular schedule based on production needs.

Qualifications

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Must have knowledge and experience setting up tooling and fixtures needed to fully operate Manual Mills and Manual Lathes.
- Ability to verify that milling machine head is perpendicular to milling machine table.
- Ability to indicate work in a four jaw independent chuck.
- Ability to read blue prints with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbolic language.
- Ability to use trigonometry and basic algebra for calculating appropriate spindle RPM and feed for materials and tools being used on Manual Mills and Manual Lathes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must have have effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be detailed with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize. 
- Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Strong work ethic is essential.
- Ability to lift 51lbs or more on occasion with a lifting partner.