Machinist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Education generally equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills to interact with employees.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings.
• Ability to collaborate with others, including in person, to proactively develop solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with standard and metric measurements.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and regularly lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Use safety glasses and safety shoes in production areas.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment is preferred.
• Own basic machinist tools and a toolbox, such as calipers, scales, indicators and magnetic base, and tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Check materials for defective parts and perform maintenance on machines.
• Identify materials and tooling for the manufacturing process.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Set up, operate, and maintain one or more grinders, lathes, saws, and milling machines.
• Review and understand blueprints to ensure accurate production.
• Take precise measurements.
• Select appropriate tooling and settings for each work order.
• Plan the sequence of tasks needed to complete a work order.
• Check output for quality assurance.
• Program and prove out programs to achieve the desired result.
• Occasionally operate a forklift and overhead crane, check and add coolant, and assist with deburring, shop support, or other areas.