Machinist

Mirion•Florham Park, NJ

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 role involves interpreting technical information, preparing machine setups, operating and adjusting equipment, verifying parts and assemblies, and resolving machining or assembly issues with colleagues. The Machinist may also install replacement parts, test equipment, and use welding equipment to cut or weld parts.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and company policies.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts involving discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Highly organized and attentive to detail.
Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to respond to others and questions appropriately and professionally.
Accept responsibility for own actions and apply feedback to improve performance.
Dependable, with consistent attendance and punctuality.
Observe safety and security procedures.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine workpiece dimensions and tolerances, operation sequences, and setup requirements.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces as machining guides.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
Calculate and set machine controls for factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and cut depth and angle, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine-control media.
Observe machine operation for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust controls or control media as needed.
Verify that finished workpieces conform to specifications.
Conduct trial runs to verify the accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
Verify assembly dimensions and alignment.
Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and test operation to ensure functionality and performance.
Operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
Develop specifications from general descriptions and draw sketches of parts or products to be fabricated.
Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Follow instructions and management direction, and ask for or offer help when needed.
Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned.