Machinist

AESSEAL•Odessa, TX

About The Position

Job Purpose Manual lathe operator, willing to learn CNC, needed to follow prints and specifications to set up machines such as lathes, millers, drilling machines, etc., and to operate said machines for precision work. Must be willing and able to operate a manual Lathe and or Milling Machine (80% manual and 20% CNC position operation), and can machine carbon, if applicable to the project. Duties & Responsibilities Works from prints or drawings to produce a variety of items. Produces precision items beyond the capabilities of production machine operators. Follows lockout-tagout procedures when machines must be shut down for repair. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations . Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required per the P.M. charts. Must be able to successfully perform the following tasks: milling, turning, drilling, taping, de-burning, bench operations, and inspection. Must be willing to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance with regard to machine set-up. Reads and interprets blueprints to plan the setup and operation of all types of machine tools. Plans setup and operates typical machine shop tools, producing parts to tolerances and company specifications. Clean up sweepings of machine tool operation scrap and place in the trash bin. Responsible for loading parts, proving tapes, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, and inspection of quality parts to meet requirements. Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machines, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to ensure quality of production. Communicates with supervisor for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, as determined by business needs.

Requirements

Must be able to operate all common machine shop equipment and hand tools skillfully.
Must be familiar with basic machine functions.
Must successfully read and interpret blueprints.
Must have intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments. Including but not limited to: calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and scales.
Must have an understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensions.
Must have Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.
Must be able to adapt in a changing work environment.
Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to the following: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication.
Must be able to follow instructions.
Must be a self-starter.
Must have high attention to detail.
Graduate of technical school preferred
At least 3-5 years’ experience as a fully qualified Machinist

Responsibilities

Works from prints or drawings to produce a variety of items.
Produces precision items beyond the capabilities of production machine operators.
Follows lockout-tagout procedures when machines must be shut down for repair.
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required per the P.M. charts.
Must be able to successfully perform the following tasks: milling, turning, drilling, taping, de-burning, bench operations, and inspection.
Must be willing to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance with regard to machine set-up.
Reads and interprets blueprints to plan the setup and operation of all types of machine tools.
Plans setup and operates typical machine shop tools, producing parts to tolerances and company specifications.
Clean up sweepings of machine tool operation scrap and place in the trash bin.
Responsible for loading parts, proving tapes, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, and inspection of quality parts to meet requirements.
Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machines, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to ensure quality of production.
Communicates with supervisor for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, as determined by business needs.