Machinist

SUMMARY

Assignment planning, layout, set-up, operating and making tool adjustments using conventional lathe, mill and grinding equipment (surface and rotary). Work from Blueprints, Sketches, Samples. Able to follow instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Able to machine or grind to .0005 tolerance.

- Able to perform surface and rotary grinding maintaining.

- Able to perform conventional lathe and perform single point threading.

- Able to perform conventional horizontal/vertical milling maintaining.

- Checks and inspect machining operations against specified tolerances.

- Identify and repair minor machine malfunctions.

- Basic machinist tools required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

High school or G.E.D, and 3 year- related experience

SKILLS

Language: Comprehend and follow through with simple instructions. Write simple correspondence. Speak and communicate effectively and professionally with other employees in the organization. Must have illustrative and technical communications abilities. Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Computer: Learn Company’s basic computer and scanning systems. Use touchscreen system.

Mathematical: Basic Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry, Read Tape Measure, Micrometer & Veneer Calipers.

Reasoning:Apply common sense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to define and resolve problems, must be meticulous and able to make routine recommendations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.