Machinist III

Simmonds Precision•Vergennes, VT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Planning and sequencing of progressive operations for the layout and setting up of various conventional machinery. Plans the sequence of progressive operations by working from blueprints, sketches and other documents. Uses blueprints or design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish jobs. Sets up machines to perform operations within its capability by positioning, aligning and securing work, utilizing and adapting existing tooling and other machining aids. Determines operations to be performed, dimensions, tolerances, cutting tools to be used to minimize required machining operations. Determines, sets and adjusts feeds, speeds, depths, stops and performs minor maintenance, as necessary. May direct and lead others.

Requirements

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of machining processes.
Demonstrates expert base of process and machining knowledge.
Safety glasses and other safety equipment are required depending on task.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including over forty hours a week as needed.

Responsibilities

Produces machine parts by programming, assembling, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) or manual machine (Lathes, Mills, Grinders, and other specialized CNC and manual machines).
Interprets blueprints, work orders, engineering plans, specifications, reference planes, designs sketches and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) for operation, material, and dimensional requirements.
Assembles, repairs, and fabricates metal parts into sub-units or complete units using operating mechanical equipment.
Takes measurements of material and selects appropriate machines for the process.
Performs machining setups and adjusts as required.
Conducts inspections of work produced.
Checks SPC charts for frequency of checks, gauging, and measurements.
Keeps records and maintains quality/safety standards.
Acts as lead for department during process improvement.
Applies technical expertise in the development of complex machining processes and procedures under constantly changing conditions where initiative, ingenuity and judgments are required.
Develops and edits CNC programs.