Manual VTL Operator / Machinist 1st shift

Duties: Operate horizontal and manual vertical lathes, milling and grinding machines, VTL's, Jig Bores, Bridgeports, rubber grinding, Prototrack, drill presses and other special shop equipment for repair of parts. Work from process travelers, blueprints, parts drawings, manuals, specifications and verbal directions to determine proper dimensions and tolerances of finished part sequence of operation, and setup requirements. Measure mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material Modify parts and materials to improve overall production, test completed equipment to detect and remove defects, perform maintenance on machinery.   Knowledge: Use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and the division of numbers including decimals fractions; simple use of formulas and specifications, where interpretation is required involving basic skill knowledge. Requirements: 2 years machining experience required High school diploma or equivalent required Experience with different machine tools and equipment Must be fluent in English, i.e. speaking, reading, writing Physical Demand: Moderate physical demand frequently lifting or moving average weight material. Minimum lift floor to waist – 25 pounds Minimum lift waist to shoulder level – 25 pounds Minimum pull – 40 pounds