Machinist

Description

• Performs additional machining tasks such as cutting, heat-treating, polishing, filing, grinding, drilling etc. as necessary depending on the availability of the appropriate tools and machines.
• Manages workload to balance multiple long-lead projects with daily short-term requests.
• Evaluates the work and provides a reasonable estimate of the time required to complete - offering workarounds where appropriate to reduce time and cost.
• Monitors machine while working and adjusts the feed rate and speed as appropriate for the materials being machined to maintain temperature and identify issues.
• Selects appropriate machines, sets-up, adjusts and operates basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Plans the sequence of machining steps necessary for the completion of the job.
• Maintains a log of requested work and keeps accurate records of completed work including timesheets.
• Programs and uses CNC milling machines and lathes on jobs where manual machines are not suitable.
• Reviews samples, drawings, or instructions to understand specifications of work. Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.

Requirements

• Ability to read and work from blueprints, shop drawings, and sketches.
• Complex machining functions requiring average to above-average skill and ability required.
• Able to work with tight tolerances and be able to use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers.
• Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys such as Inconel, Incoloy, Hastelloy, Monel, etc. as well as ceramics, Teflon, and plastics.
• Is skilled in the design and use of, and fabricates jigs, tooling, and templates as necessary to facilitate the machining of complex parts and shapes. Maintains inventory of tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Two (2) or more years manual lathe and vertical milling experience required.
• Experience using and/or programming semi-automated or automated tools and shop machines is highly desirable.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance