Machinist II

Description

Position Summary

Machinists fabricate metal parts by operating various types of manual, numerically controlled and computerized machine shop mechanical equipment. Significant understanding of overall machining practices required, with a background in CNC machining applications.  May be required to set up and operate all types of numerically controlled equipment to perform machining operations. Adapts and improvises simple to complex tooling and fixtures to complete a machining assignment. Materials used consist of castings, forgings, tubing, bar stock, and extrusions, steel, stainless steel, titanium, brass aluminum and copper.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inspects and documents features of the machined part (while in process and final inspection) with use of shop inspection equipment
• Understanding and operational knowledge of CNC milling machining centers and/or CNC lathes (set-up, tooling, etc.)
• Sets up and operates a horizontal or vertical machining center or a lathe
• Loads appropriate tools for the job
• Understands the control system
• Retrieves programs from database
• Reviews and understands blue prints
• Assess and apply appropriate machining solutions per instructions to both new and current manufacturing processes.
• Interaction with engineering, quality control and other machine shop personnel.
• Other applicable duties, as assigned or required

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of machine shop experience
• Experience with set up and operation of horizontal/vertical machining centers or lathes
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Team-player attitude
• Excellent work ethic and dependability
• Able to work overtime as required
• Must have setup and production experience in close tolerance machined components
• Must have a moderate understanding of tool geometry/ application/ speeds and feeds
• Should be experienced in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)

Preferred Qualification

• Programming experience with the use of CAD/CAM software (i.e. GibbsCam, SurfCam) a plus

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and arms to perform repetitive motions; to sit, talk, and/or hear
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as required
• Frequent standing and sitting is also required
• Required to work on concrete floors, wearing steel toe shoes and safety goggles