Machinist

Works directly from basic drawings, verbal instructions or sketches to fabricate basic machine parts from raw stock to modify existing parts with assistance.

Requirements

• Support metal working projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection and testing, using knowledge of machine function, metal properties and mathematics.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Able to work with close tolerance (often within.001’’ to.002’’).
• Able to build from blue print, tools, jigs, fixture, gage, prototype part and machine parts.
• Able to select, heat treat tool steels.
• Some welding experiences.
• Able to use Oxy/Acetylene torch for all require heating, brazing and soldering.
• Ability to sharpen drill and tool bits by hand.
• Ability to read and use micrometer, caliper, dividers, precision scale, dial indicator, height gage, gage blocks, Rockwell Tester, Gage pins, thread pitch gage, hole gage and tool maker microscope.
• Some experience with vision systems such as shadow graph and Vertex system.
• Knowledge of metrology and a basic knowledge of metal processing.
• Operates all machine shop equipment and must be able to make form grinding.
• Calculate dimension and tolerances using of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Will work in a fixed shift, but should have the ability to work overtime and during weekends, and possibly work on a three-shift rotation.
• Must be able to follow documented safety procedures.