Prototype Machinist

prototype machinist

Overview

A Conventional and CNC Machinist that works from blueprints, rough sketches, and verbal instructions to fabricate a variety of complex machined components. Performs non-repetitive assignments of a complex and difficult nature, involving the setup and operation of a wide variety of machine tools, such as lathe, mill, grinder, drill press, hand tools and CNCs. Knows the working qualities of a wide variety of materials including aluminum, stainless steel, brass and other materials.

Type of Position: Temporary to Hire

Hourly Rate: $25.00 - $40.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts

• Computer dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations

•Works with Engineering team to determine best possible machining methods

•Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines and grinders to fabricate parts and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications

•Verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers

•May examine previously used tools, jigs, fixtures and designs and modify parts

•Assists Manufacturing Engineering in design and development of production jigs and fixtures

•Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Education and Experience

• High School diploma required

• 5 years related to high volume production Machine Shop experience

• Aerospace or manufacturing experience preferred

• Ability to demonstrate hands-on capability with programming and machine

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written

• Proven ability to adapt to fluctuating work assignments and fast paced environments

• Detail-oriented with sound judgment, great follow-through and initiative

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, proactive, and work independently

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Hydra Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

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