Machinist/Fabricator (Part-Time)

Panasonic Energy Corp•Columbus, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. The Machinist should have the capability to read and interpret process information; and understand the impact their actions have on the quality objective.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of vendors or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch, or crawl.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Works near moving mechanical parts.
Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Pre-employment background check and drug testing is required.
All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

May need clarification on some items.
May require assistance with assembly of some items.
May require assistance with some repairs.

Responsibilities

Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. May need clarification on some items.
Measures, marks, and scribes’ dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.
Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly. May require assistance with assembly of some items.
Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, with assistance when needed.
Installs machine replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance. May require assistance with some repairs.
Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment in the Machine Shop.