Field Machinists

• Follows established manufacturing methods using standard machine tools, materials and equipment.
• Reads diagrams and blueprints and manufactures metal parts to precise specifications.
• Adjusts feeds, speed, and depth of cut to machine quality.
• Set up tools such as milling machines, grinders, lathes and drilling machines.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy and reliability.
• Uses a variety of tools to measure, calculate, cut and modify materials.

Physical Demands: Physically demanding job which requires lifting heavy objects, twisting, bending and reaching. Must be physically agile and able to work in confined spaces as well as high elevations.

Work Environment: Exposure to varying extreme climates and outside weather conditions (heat/cold, wet/humid).

• Strong knowledge of safety requirements.
• Good hearing and able to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of metals and their properties.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to identify shop safety hazards.
• Able to pass post offer substance testing.
• Able to work comfortably in dangerous work environments.
• Processes skills and knowledge to safely operate machine shop tools and equipment.
• Correctly use precision measuring tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to produce high quality work.
• Able to understand spoken and written English effectively.