MACHINIST
JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: MACHINE SHOP

REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME

Position Summary: Works closely with the Machine Shop Programmer and Engineers to ensure all machine shop fabricated parts and newly designed parts and assemblies are fabricated to the company’s standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.                                      
• Complete set-ups without the need for assistance
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and design data to determine the appropriate machine tool, work holding and cutter selection, machine speeds, and feed rates
• Ability to change tools using probing systems and tool setters
• Responsible for all phases of part operation includes set-up to achieve first article acceptance
• Perform and maintain accurate in-process quality inspection and records
• Identify and recommend process improvements that reduce part quality variation
• Input data into visual management forms and convey results to management
• Continuously improve processes, procedures, and eliminate waste
• Required participation in internal training as needed to perform the duties assigned to this role.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• U.S. Person status required do to export control
• High School Diploma or GED
• Understanding of machine tool clearances, fixture offsets, and cutting tool offsets
• Minimum of 1+ years of MasterCam experience
• Must be able to work in a loud environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the management team.
• Ability to use indicator, gauges, and plate inspection methods for fixture pick-up, first article and in-process inspection of precision machined parts

• Ability to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to interpret blueprint and quality requirements
• Available to work periodic mandatory weekends and overtime
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office programs - Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Adobe Acrobat

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may have to lift and /or move up to 50lbs at times. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.