Job Title: Machinist

Position Description:

• Full time Machinist for a growing custom equipment manufacturer.
• Reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor
• Supports manufacturing through hands on production

Responsibilities:

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools including but not limited to lathes, milling
  machines, grinders, keyseater broaches and de-burring machines
• Ability to run CNC’s (mill and lathe): CAM, conversational, etc.
• Ability to read paper or electronic blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to
  determine methods of operations needed to machine dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate manual and computer-controlled machinery
• Ability to hold tolerances to plus or minus .0005”
• Calculate where to cut or bore.
• Work with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, various plastics and other materials as needed.
• Determine proper feed and speed rate to achieve desired surface finish based on material being
  worked.
• Determine proper removal rate to maximize efficiency.
• Select tools and materials for the job.
• Plan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations.
• Mark the workpiece to show where cuts should be made.
• Position workpiece on the drill press, lathe, or milling machine.
• Monitor and control feed rate and speed.
• Ensure workpiece is properly lubricated and/or cooled.
• Able to identify and correct problems.
• Adjust cutting speed to compensate for harmonic vibrations.
• Monitor the accuracy of cuts and make corrections as tools wear.
• Replace dull cutting tools.
• Check accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications.
• Produce various quantities of parts from prototypes to production runs
• Determine how automated equipment will cut a part.
• Modify cutting paths as needed.
• Concert path, speed, and feed information into set of instructions for machine tool.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic
  preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:
Company offers a competitive benefits package upon successful comp, including the following:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance (Long Term Disability and
  additional Life Insurance and other benefits offered at low group rates)
• Paid holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off) accruing each pay period
• 401k investment plan with employer matching 50% of employee contribution up to 6%.
  Employer match after one year of service

Requirements:

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• 2+ years of machine shop experience running, milling machines, lathes, grinders etc.
• Knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining
  procedures a must.
• Knowledge in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments.
  Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages,
  indicators, and scales.
• Strong understanding in blueprint reading/ geometric tolerances interpretation
• Ability to lift 50 pounds desired
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal
  with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Needs a strong appreciation of the importance of completing tasks on time
• Excellent attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license.