Inside Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description :

• Examines blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Perform complex operations on various machine tools, including drill presses, lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and precision grinding machines.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Read precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Select standard materials required for fabrication and machining work.
• Perform the machining operations, watch for problems in the production process, and check the accuracy of the finished piece against blueprints / verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Observe equipment to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjust equipment controls as necessary, and verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Set up and operate all types of shop machining tools or equipment to manufacture various parts.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, assembles parts into complete assembly.
• Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Work includes small and large assembly, and machining of heavy steel.
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and machine shop procedures
• Perform machine maintenance and is responsible for keeping work are clean and the immediate reporting of safety issues to Supervisor.
• Use various hand and power tools for the completion of job tasks.
• Work independently to complete responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and other technical trade related documents.

Must have at least seven (7) years of experience operating manual OR CNC lathes and milling machines :

Manual Machinist experience as follows :

Under minimal supervision, a manual machinist sets up and operates manually controlled machines in skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment.

CNC Mills & Lathes experience as follows :

Requires knowledge of some CNC programming with the ability to perform minor program edits on the shop floor. Requires more than CNC operation experience.

Must have mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand / eye coordination required to perform various projects, per drawings, sketches, and verbal or written instructions.

Must be familiar with the use of precision measuring instruments : outside / inside micrometers, depth mics, venires, etc.

Must be able to write comprehensive Condition Found Reports (CFR) describing the material condition of the parts and assemblies being worked and recommendations for repair.

Must be familiar with threading and the various measuring / gauging requirements.

Must be skilled in the selection, set-up, and operation of the appropriate tool(s) for a given type of work.

Must be able to work effectively with others.

Must be a steady, reliable worker.

Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.

Must have own tools.

Must have regular, reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications :

Prefer Forklift and overhead crane experience.

Prefer knowledge of CNC programming.

Knowledge of Siemens controls preferred.

Experience with Gibbs CAM software preferred.

TOOL REQUIREMENTS :

6 scale

12 scale

25 tape measure

Dial caliper

Dial indicator with magnetic base

Combination square with center head

Thread pitch gage

Fish tail

Edge finder

Roll-a-round toolbox

Allen wrench set

Screwdriver set

Ball peen hammer

Dead blow hammer

Center punch

Dividers

Tap handle

Pliers

Wire cutters

File set

Flashlight

Scribe 0-1, 1-2, 2-3 outside micrometer set0-4 depth micrometer set Telescoping gage set Feeler gage Combination wrench set to 1 1 / 8Small pry bar Socket set to 1