The Machinist sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: include the following:

• Reads blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Record, measure, or report results and take corrective actions when needed. Communicate with others, supervisors, and managers in a professional and respectful manner.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions. Maintain work area, and keep clean and free of clutter.
• Perform go/no-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to work with small parts.
• May refer to technical drawings, engineering notices, etc.

Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work overtime when needed with short notice REQUIRED. 
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to follow workplace safety standards and company policies and procedures. 
• Ability to work in a team setting and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.

EDUCATION:  Minimum high school diploma or general education degree GED. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum one year pervious relevant work experience in a machine/manufacturing environment. Vocational or technical certification preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and interpret documents. 

Must possess excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, in English.  Have the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, colleagues and members of the business community when required.

COMPUTER SKILLS:   Some basic computer skills. 

MATHMATICAL SKILLS:  Able to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to define basic problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to work with small parts.   Work is typically performed at a variety of locations within the department (which includes walking or standing some of the time).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  When possible reasonable accommodations may be made which would enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include but are not limited to: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  When required, must be able to lift a minimum of 5 lbs and up to 50 lbs.

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

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