Operate machinery to produce parts according to specifications, perform precision machining operations, and maintain machinery in good working order.

Requirements

Operate machinery such as lathes, drill presses, grinders or milling machines
Measure, examine or test completed units to verify they are free of defects and meet specifications
Calculate dimensions or tolerances using instruments such as micrometers or calipers
Monitor machine feed and speed during the machining process
Maintain machinery in good working order
Operate equipment to verify its operational efficiency
Examine sample parts, prints, drawings or engineering data to determine the methods or sequences of operations required to manufacture products
Design, measure and mark metal preparation to indicate the location of cuts
Adjust and assemble parts to manufacture or repair machinery
Prepare or operate metalworking equipment, brazing, heat treatment, welding or cutting equipment
Install repaired parts on equipment or install new equipment
Verify treated parts to ensure they are well lubricated or cooled
Design assemblies, fixtures or experimental parts to meet specific engineering needs
Support metalworking projects from planning to fabrication through assembly, inspection and testing
Prepare work sketches to illustrate the appearance of the product
Test experimental models in simulated operating conditions
Install experimental parts or assemblies on machines or mechanisms
Perform other assigned tasks

Benefits

Operate machinery to produce parts according to specifications, perform precision machining operations, and maintain machinery in good working order.

Operate machinery such as lathes, drill presses, grinders or milling machines
Measure, examine or test completed units to verify they are free of defects and meet specifications
Calculate dimensions or tolerances using instruments such as micrometers or calipers
Monitor machine feed and speed during the machining process
Maintain machinery in good working order
Operate equipment to verify its operational efficiency
Examine sample parts, prints, drawings or engineering data to determine the methods or sequences of operations required to manufacture products
Design, measure and mark metal preparation to indicate the location of cuts
Adjust and assemble parts to manufacture or repair machinery
Prepare or operate metalworking equipment, brazing, heat treatment, welding or cutting equipment
Install repaired parts on equipment or install new equipment
Verify treated parts to ensure they are well lubricated or cooled
Design assemblies, fixtures or experimental parts to meet specific engineering needs
Support metalworking projects from planning to fabrication through assembly, inspection and testing
Prepare work sketches to illustrate the appearance of the product
Test experimental models in simulated operating conditions
Install experimental parts or assemblies on machines or mechanisms
Perform other assigned tasks