General Machinist
About The Position
The General Machinist is a versatile machining professional who supports multiple manufacturing departments according to business needs and production priorities. The role involves exposure to CNC machining, manual lathes, grinding, milling, drilling, and other precision manufacturing processes. Product knowledge can be learned on the job; the position calls for a solid machining foundation, willingness to learn, adaptability, a strong work ethic, and initiative to improve. The machinist sets up, operates, and maintains equipment to produce precision components, interprets technical documents, monitors operations, and inspects finished parts. The role also includes troubleshooting equipment or machining issues, maintaining a safe and organized work area, and assisting with other manufacturing tasks as needed. Success means producing components that meet quality standards, supporting multiple departments, developing technical skills, and contributing to manufacturing efficiency, craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Machinist apprenticeship, vocational training, or equivalent hands-on machining experience.
- Experience operating manual and/or CNC machining equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documents.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CNC machining.
- Experience with manual lathe operation.
- Experience with grinding.
- Experience with milling.
- Experience with precision machining.
- Experience with machine setup.
- Experience with quality inspection.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges.
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial production environments.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain CNC machines, manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, saws, and other precision manufacturing equipment.
- Support multiple manufacturing departments according to production priorities.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
- Set up machines and equipment to produce precision components to specification.
- Monitor machining operations for efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
- Inspect completed parts using measuring equipment and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot machining and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Assist with additional manufacturing tasks as business needs require.
- Develop machining knowledge and technical skills and help improve manufacturing efficiency while maintaining quality.
Benefits
- Cross-training across multiple manufacturing departments.
- Learn new products and processes from experienced team members.
- Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
- Opportunities to grow skills and advance a career.
- Opportunity to work with a wide variety of machining equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
