Machinist

Under direct supervision, sets up, operates, and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other precision equipment.

Requirements

• Machines parts to specifications
• Sets up, adjusts, or operates basic or specialized machine tools
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
• Maintains machine tools in proper operational condition
• Operates equipment to verify operational efficiency
• Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information
• Uses various bandsaws, cutoff wheels, table saws, and pedestal grinders
• Lays out, measures and marks metal stock to display placement of cuts
• Fits and assembles parts to make or repair machine tools
• Sets up or operates metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment
• Installs repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment
• Checks work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled
• Designs fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts
• Supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing
• Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance
• Tests experimental models under simulated operating conditions
• Install experimental parts or assemblies into machines or mechanisms

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay
• Holiday pay