About the role
Job Summary
Searching for someone with experience operating large Horizontal Mill &/or Vertical Lathes. Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, boring mills, vertical lathes, drill press and surface grinder. Perform all operations necessary to produce parts to exact tolerances for products or equipment. Check work for conformity to specifications use of precision measuring equipment. Must be able to read complex drawings. Employee will work with mechanics as required to complete parts machining.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Read technical instructions, blueprints, and sketches for the repair / fabrication of parts and or machinery. * Install or repair machinery, equipment and parts * Adjust and align moving parts * Replace defective parts of machinery as needed. * Fabricate parts using lathes, mills, etc. as needed * Coordinate with Shop Supervisor to plan and complete general assignment
Qualifications and Skills
* High School Diploma or Equivalent * Machinist Certification or Millwright Apprenticeship. * Machining 5+ years
Knowledge
Must be able to read and write English. Must have thorough knowledge in the preparation of and use of mills, lathes and manual machines. Must be capable of machining and fabricating parts per blueprints, BOM, and sketches. Must be able to hold to tight tolerances per print specifications. Able to read and interpret blueprints. Must be knowledgeable in assembling parts, machining, quality control and safety. Thorough understanding of all company safety and environmental practices. Strong quality focus. Strong team player. Must be reliable, dependable, able to work overtime as required and work under minimal supervision. Requires strong math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, algebra. Must be able to read various mic’s to hold to tolerances as required., and to interact with Front Offices
Competencies
Works Safely
Quality
Sense of Urgency
Results Driven
Team Player
Physical Requirements
Prolonged Standing
Walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, twisting
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Good Hand/Eye Coordination
MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES
VEVRAA Federal Contractor/EEO/AAP