MACHINIST

DIAMOND ANTENNA & MICROWAVE•Littleton, MA

13h

About The Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs a full range of machinist assignments as directed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - include the following (other duties may be assigned): Studies specifications, blueprints or damaged tools and machine parts to determine nature and dimension of parts to be fabricated. Selects metallic and nonmetallic materials to be machined and measures, marks or scribes dimensions and reference points on to stock preparatory to machining operations. Sets and operates lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, drill presses, band saws, shapers and other powered metal-working tools to machine parts to specified dimensions. Uses precision measuring devices such as height gauges, micrometers, vernier calipers and dial indicators to verify conformance of machinist pieces to specifications. Uses mechanic’s hand tools such as files, scrapes, mallets, wrenches, screwdrivers and riveters to fit and assemble parts and assemblies. Operates machines and other mechanisms to observe operation and diagnosis malfunctions or to test repaired equipment. Keeps inventory of stock and orders new materials as needed. Keeps records and reports use of equipment. Develops specifications from general description of parts or assemblies to be fabricated and draws or sketches device to be made. Operates bench grinder to sharpen cutting tools. Operates gas or electric welders to install finished assemblies or to join or build up metal surfaces of parts to be machined or repaired. Performs routine or preventive maintenance and repair, lubrictoin and cleaning of machine tools, equipment and mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems. Designs and constructs jigs and special tools to facilitate the machining, assembly, or disassembly or parts and assemblies. Makes estimates of time and materials required to complete an assignment. May assist in the training of trades helpers and others. Performs related work appropriate to the classification as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum two years of experience assisting a skilled machinist in a general machine shop.
Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and equipment of the machinist trade.
Knowledge of the machining qualities, properties and uses of various metals such as aluminum, brass, steel, cast iron and stainless steel.
Knowledge of Dip Braze Assemblies and Rotary Joints.
Skill in the operation of machine tools and the use of precision measuring devices.
Ability to apply machinist craft techniques, processes and principles.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to practical problems such as computing dimensions, laying out work and setting up machine tools.
Ability to read and work from sketches, specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

Studies specifications, blueprints or damaged tools and machine parts to determine nature and dimension of parts to be fabricated.
Selects metallic and nonmetallic materials to be machined and measures, marks or scribes dimensions and reference points on to stock preparatory to machining operations.
Sets and operates lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, drill presses, band saws, shapers and other powered metal-working tools to machine parts to specified dimensions.
Uses precision measuring devices such as height gauges, micrometers, vernier calipers and dial indicators to verify conformance of machinist pieces to specifications.
Uses mechanic’s hand tools such as files, scrapes, mallets, wrenches, screwdrivers and riveters to fit and assemble parts and assemblies.
Operates machines and other mechanisms to observe operation and diagnosis malfunctions or to test repaired equipment.
Keeps inventory of stock and orders new materials as needed.
Keeps records and reports use of equipment.
Develops specifications from general description of parts or assemblies to be fabricated and draws or sketches device to be made.
Operates bench grinder to sharpen cutting tools.
Operates gas or electric welders to install finished assemblies or to join or build up metal surfaces of parts to be machined or repaired.
Performs routine or preventive maintenance and repair, lubrictoin and cleaning of machine tools, equipment and mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
Designs and constructs jigs and special tools to facilitate the machining, assembly, or disassembly or parts and assemblies.
Makes estimates of time and materials required to complete an assignment.
May assist in the training of trades helpers and others.
Performs related work appropriate to the classification as assigned.