Journeyman Machinist

Gulftech Group•Pueblo, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, non-exempt position for a Sr. Machinist (Expert Level) in the Machine Shop. The role involves efficiently, effectively, safely, and independently setting up, adjusting, troubleshooting, and operating a variety of manual machine tools, including lathes and mills, to produce parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions at a production rate in a low-volume, high-mix production environment. The position is located in Pueblo, CO, with relocation assistance available. The schedule is a 4x10 arrangement, with shifts from 5:00 am - 3:00 PM (1st shift) and 2:45 PM - 12:45 AM (2nd shift).

Requirements

Expert level proficiency in manual machine tools including lathes and mills.
Ability to produce parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
Experience in a low-volume and high-mix production environment.
Proficiency in interpreting complicated blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
Skill in selecting, mounting, and aligning machine attachments and tooling.
Ability to make machine adjustments for proper functioning.
Proficiency in measuring, marking, and scribing dimensions.
Ability to calculate and set machining controls (speed, feed, coolant flow, depth/angle of cut).
Experience with precision measuring instruments (gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators).
Understanding of materials and applications.
Problem-solving skills related to work-holding, materials, machine settings, tools, and fabrication methods.
Ability to align and fasten work using standard fixtures.
Skill in installing and adjusting cutting tools.
Ability to inspect parts for conformance to specifications and visual defects.
Knowledge of lean initiatives and concepts.

Responsibilities

Interpret complicated blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
Determine the sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
Select, mount, and align various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling.
Make necessary and correct machine adjustments to improper machine functioning or cutting action.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides.
Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth/angle of cut.
Accurately monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.
Use a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
Understand materials and applications as required.
Solve problems relative to the work-holding arrangement, unusual materials, machine setting, tools, product specifications, and fabrication methods for the production process.
Align and fasten work using standard fixtures and established methods.
Install and adjust cutting tools consistent with the type and size of material being machined.
Adjust feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation.
Inspect parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, and comparators.
Visually inspect parts for burrs or damage machined surfaces.
Maintain equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to requirements.
Implement lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
Effectively apply lean concepts and tools in the work area.
Observe all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintain a clean and orderly work area.