Machine Shop Tech

Tri-City Extrusion IncBristol, TN
$20 - $24Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Shop Technician uses blueprints, sketches, computer aided design (CAD) and manufacturing files to fabricate and machine precision parts. Set up of different types of equipment that are controlled by computers is required in order to accomplish goals with accuracy while also maintaining high levels of production rates.

Requirements

  • Requires a minimum of one (1) year of hands-on experience performing diversified machining work, or three (3) years of relevant technical experience.
  • Requires Product Quality Verification (PQV) Level I certification or must be able to be trained
  • Must be able to lift, pull, push, and or carry up to 75lbs
  • Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Requires a working knowledge of shop mathematics.
  • Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, handbooks, charts, and tables.
  • Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
  • Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
  • Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
  • Responsible for understanding, comprehending and implementing company procedures.
  • Works with and uses all tools, materials, fixtures, precision instruments, machines, including NC/CNC machines, and equipment assigned within the work area necessary to perform duties.
  • Accurately read a tape measure while measuring product.
  • Must maintain a great deal of accuracy involving identifying damaged product prior to shipment to customer.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to use CAD, Mastercam, Fusion 360 or Bob cam

Responsibilities

  • Operate a variety of simple and complex machine tools including precision equipment, presses and CNC machines
  • Perform all setup functions including tool grinding, tool setup, fixture setup, machine set point and general part and document preparation.
  • Perform fabrication, machining and finishing steps required to make complete parts.
  • Inspect all work and that of prior and succeeding operators to insure drawing and process conformity
  • Sets up and operates completely and independently on all simple and complex machines
  • Operates all simple and complex machines after basic set up has been made by others, or where set up is simple
  • Performs simple repetitive machining operations on mills, lathes, presses and other related tasks in order to produce an item or part
  • Perform all work to specific tolerances and Company standards
  • Works from blueprints, sketches, printed or verbal information or instructions
  • Required to run and edit NC programs for adjustments to feed, speed off sets, etc
  • Perform common tasks associated with making parts, getting material, tools and supplies; transporting, drilling, taping, inserting, hand forming any material used in the performance of their duties
  • Assist in panel assembly, edge fill or honey comb assembly in a work cell environment
  • Clean-up of work areas, tools, and equipment
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Be able to use CAD, Mastercam, Fusion 360 or Bob cam
  • Train others
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