Machinist

POSITION SUMMARY 

Under general or minimal supervision, the Machinist fabricates parts for production units by blueprint specifications utilizing a variety of hand and major machine tools such as; a drill press, a grinder, deburring equipment, and manual and CNC lathe and mills.

QUALIFICATIONS 

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manor 

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions 

• Possess a positive attitude towards all employees and create positive working relationships 

• Demonstrate proper use of all safety equipment through everyday use and practice 

• Perform material handling duties (part identification and handling, basic rigging) 

• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools related to Machinist responsibilities 

• Perform duties as assigned by lead or supervisor 

• Attend all required team and company meetings 

• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area through continuous 7S efforts  
• Read and understand basic drawings and schematics 

• Under direct supervision, perform basic part preparation and machining activities 

• Ability to work independently with supervision (self-starter/self-motivated) 

• Assist higher-level Machinist in the machining and fabrication process 

• Provide input on quality, cost, and production issues 

• Assist in the detection of defective material by inspecting incoming parts or stock for use in fabricating parts documenting unusual conditions, and report to supervisor 

• Comprehension of basic machining, tools, and fabrication tasks utilizing common shop standard practices 

• Develop a basic understanding of lean principals 

• Cleans, deburrs, and finishes parts to meet shop standards 

• With mentor, fabricates new and replacement parts for production units utilizing shop machines such as; lathes, mills, grinders and drills 

• Maintains equipment in safe operating order by performing repairs on minor machine malfunctions and communicates issues to the respective supervisor  

• Develop a basic understanding of CNC programming 

• Perform machinist tasks utilizing common machining practices 

EDUCATION 

• High school diploma or equivalent. Military, trade school or community college coursework in hydraulic-mechanical assembly, repair, and troubleshooting desired.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

This position requires a high level of physical flexibility, strength, and stamina, including the ability to: see and assess drawings, photos, and written instructions; audibly hear verbal instructions and mechanical signals (forklifts, cranes, machine alarms, etc.); and speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.  

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, an individual must be willing and able to 

• have full range of body movement: head, neck, shoulders; lift arms overhead; work overhead; reach, lift, push/pull, walk, climb, kneel, bend; good dexterity and range of movement in fingers, hands and wrists.  

• sit for at least three hours.  

• stand on feet for at least three hours. 

• repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds. 

• maintain confidence and balance while working on ladders up to 12 feet tall.