Machinist,

Midmark Corporation • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

Operates machine tools—including lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, and special-purpose equipment—to meet production specifications and needs. Performs work under direct supervision, handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. The role requires beginning-to-working knowledge of the subject matter. Typically, it requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 4 to 6 years of experience. The posting also lists high school education or equivalent and completion of the machinist development program or prior machining experience.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Completion of the machinist development program or prior machining experience.
• Typically, 4 to 6 years of experience.
• Attentiveness.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to lift or move heavy objects.
• Manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina.
• Planning skills.
• Technical school accreditation or completion of an applicable skilled trades program is typically required.

Responsibilities

• Verify that machined work conforms to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and fixed or telescoping gauges.
• Read and interpret machining instructions, job orders, and blueprints to determine dimensional specifications, sequences of operations, setups, and tooling requirements.
• Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties.
• Follow safety operating procedures throughout projects.
• Communicate with technicians about machine maintenance or failures, as needed.
• Communicate with senior management on special projects, as needed.
• Use and interpret specifications specific to project needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED