Manual Machinist

Position Summary

The Manual Machinist performs unusual, specialty and highly diversified machinists’ work of irregular shapes and alloys such as stainless steel. Will be responsible for machining, light finishing, and miscellaneous work assignments and duties as assigned using knowledge of commonly used machining concepts, practices, and procedures. Must know how to use hand tools.

Principle Responsibilities

• Knowledge, set up and operation of manual machinery including, but not limited to, milling machines, lathes, drill press, gun drill, surface grinder, all types of hand tools, and miscellaneous presses in accordance with engineering drawing specifications.
• Reworks parts as per print, with written and verbal instructions.
• Maintains production by completing scheduled work on time as per the schedule.
• Inspect components, subassemblies, and final assemblies to ensure proper form, fit, and function in addition to meeting all dimensional criteria.
• Completes all documentation including routing and inspection reports as required.
• Documents entry into computer and ensure all work in process is properly identified and shop floor packets are kept current.
• Maintains inventory of material and hardware
• Assist maintenance with repair of machine parts
• Work directly with engineering to develop fixtures for production and process sheets for tooling
• Assists in other areas of the production department when needed.
• Reacts to situations that occur during the assembly process to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintains a clean, safe, well-organized work area at all times
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• Minimum 3 years’ machine shop experience required using the majority of the equipment listed above

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, work orders or written instructions
• Able to read blueprints for finish specifications and critical dimensions.
• Ability to read calipers, micrometer, optical comparator, height gauges and other inspection tools as needed.
• Use of trade mathematics.
• Experienced in a manufacturing facility.
• Detail oriented and efficient; able to multi-task.
• Able to work under general supervision and follow instructions.
• Experience as a tool and die maker a plus.
• Experience with wire EDM machine a plus.

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.