Under general supervision, sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Responsibilities and Duties: Operating manual lathes and end mill to make parts needed in rebuilding water pumps such as threading stainless-steel shafts and 660 bronze and making wear ring and bushings along with different jobs that come into the shop. Disassembly and Rebuilding of turbine, centrifugal pumps and short coupled pumps. Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and veneer calipers Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, machines and materials onto machines Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers or grinders Measure, examine and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on shop equipment. Select the appropriate tools, machines and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work Troubleshoot and repair shop machinery. Complete daily maintenance and repair reports. Maintain and secure work tools. Clean and maintain work area. Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use. Other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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