Manual Machinist

Dover Corporation•Salisbury, MD

14h•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Manual Machinists work with manual heavy machinery from setup to operation to produce parts and tools from metal. Machinists make adjustments to the machine to control speed, material feed and path of the cut, as well as make sure the machines are set up properly, working well, and producing quality product. Machinists make sure their machines are working at full capacity, are stocked with needed materials, well-maintained and perform periodic checks on output. They will be using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers and depth micrometers the operator will perform detailed inspection of parts and pieces, ensuring the product meets production guidelines. Machine operators report quality-control problems such as defects in raw material and finished products, suggesting changes and adjustments to both the raw materials and machine, while maintaining a clean workspace and wash or polish finished products when needed. Specific duties included but not limited to: Figure machine set up positions - through the use of Edge Finders/Mathematical equations Sets tooling & Loads in machines Completes inspection data sheet Deburrs parts through the use of deburring tools and equipment Manual equipment experience to include, but not limited to, drill press, manual milling machines, manual lathes, manual surface grinders

Requirements

Manual Machinists can gain skills through vocational schools, technical colleges or community college programs, or apprenticeships.
Typically, it takes 4-5 years of combined education and on-the-job training to become fully trained.
To excel, machinists need many years of experience and must show aptitude for math, problem-solving and computer skills.
Math Skills: Good math skills will help machinists understand complex instructions, how schematics work and make sure items are designed and built correctly.
Problem Solving Skills: Machinists will need to know why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors.
Attention to Detail: machinists will work with precision equipment. Being off by millimeters could be a critical error. Keen attention to detail is required.
Stamina: Machinists often work long hours doing repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

Figure machine set up positions - through the use of Edge Finders/Mathematical equations
Sets tooling & Loads in machines
Completes inspection data sheet
Deburrs parts through the use of deburring tools and equipment
Manual equipment experience to include, but not limited to, drill press, manual milling machines, manual lathes, manual surface grinders

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, 10 paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
tuition assistance
business travel services
employee discounts
and an employee assistance program that inclu des company paid counseling sessions and legal services.