Manual Machinist

Sulzer•Pasadena, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates machine tools, including HBM, VBM, lathes, milling machines, ID/OD grinders, planers, and bore, without assistance, following department policy and procedures manual, to manufacture and recondition component parts to customer, OEM and industry standards. Interprets mechanical drawings, blueprints, and sketches and performs precision metal cutting, grinding, shaping and fitting. Measures components, parts, and raw materials with precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools. Works under limited supervision.

Requirements

Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training
Ability to hold close tolerances and conduct component inspections
Ability to setup machine tools: ID / OD Grinders, Turret Lathe, Engine Lathe, Horizontal Boring Mill, Vertical Boring Mill, Radial Drill, Planer Mill
Four years of experience in machine shop operations
Willingness to work in a team environment
Openness to working overtime as required
High School diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to effectively set up all, or at least most, of the following machines: I.D./O.D. Grinder, Turret Lathe, Engine Lathe, Knee Mill, Radial Drill, Horizontal Boring Mill, Vertical Boring Mill, and Planer Mill
Ability to perform with a minimum of direct supervision
Working knowledge of tool geometry and application
Working knowledge of effects of feeds and speeds
4 years experience in machine shops on the above equipment

Responsibilities

Performs layouts, sets up, and operates conventional machine tools as required
Reads and interprets all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Designs setups and methods where none exist
Instructs other shop personnel in proper machining techniques
Continually improving methods to deliver higher quality with improved costs