The Machinist 2 position involves planning, laying out, and performing machining operations using manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and CNC mills. The role includes performing bench work to construct, alter, and repair molds, fixtures, jigs, and assembly machines, with repairs made by copying broken parts, from verbal instructions, and from concept drawings. The machinist will work from complicated drawings, sketches, handbook formulas, and specifications, and in the absence of design drawings, will proceed from verbal instructions and/or concept drawings. The position requires performing complex machining and grinding operations that necessitate frequent improvising and adaptations of machines and tools. The machinist will also create Solid Works models and programs for the plate fabrication department as needed, assist with the setup of molds, maintain and repair plastic injection molds to support production, and build, design, and maintain tools for production while instructing others on their use and care.