Manual Lathe Machinist - SWING $30 - $36 + 10% shift diff

Precinmac•Albany, OR

126d•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Viper Northwest, Inc. is a precision, quick response, build-to-print manufacturing organization, making precision fabricated and machined parts and assemblies for satisfied customers since 1985. Viper Northwest has a tenured staff of highly skilled manufacturing and technical professionals who manufacture capital equipment and OEM components for a variety of high-tech industries. We also provide engineering design assistance and verification, as well as drafting services and we are looking for skilled individuals to join our team! The Manual Lathe Machinist is a full-time non-exempt position. The position will provide support in the following areas of the Operations Department: Programming, Machining, and Verification of Product.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Five (5) years experience as a Machinist in a precision machine shop.
Basic computer skills with the ability to operate within a MS Windows environment, using email for communication.
Usage of Data Collection software and ERP system is required.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical data, schematics, prints and travelers is required.
Effective interpersonal communication skills through a variety of methods is required.
Basic Math Skills: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Metric to Standard Conversion, Fractions to Decimals.
Requires the ability to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
The ability to interpret a wide range of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form is an on-going requirement.
Standing for the majority of the day.
Walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, handling, fingering, reaching, lifting, and pulling are necessary throughout the day as well.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, Machine Tool Technology, or related subject-area; or Trade School Certification in a related discipline or Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Machine parts to tolerance based on blueprint requirements with a variety of metals and plastics using Manual Lathe Machines.
Obtain approval prior to changing, editing or updating programs, and maintain program log as required by management business systems.
Sets up mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; selling tool registers, offsets, compensation and conditional switches.
Calculate requirements utilizing basic math, geometry and trigonometry when proving part programs.
Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specification, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
Obtain and execute directions from the department supervisor.
Monitor and protects the assets of the company and insure that appropriate tooling is used for each job.
Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, vises, tools, various attachments, collects, bushings, cams, gears, stops and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
Loads feed mechanisms by lifting stock into CNC Machine.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying direct supervisor for machine repairs.
Adhere to all quality policies and meets company quality goals of on-time delivery of completed parts without compromising quality, safety or equipment life.
Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part and sample work pieces; adhering to quality standards.
Maintain quality standards by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Identifies errors and troubleshoots as possible.
Escalates unresolved issues to supervisor.