Machinist - 2nd Shift

This position requires an individual to set up and operate manufacturing equipment to produce metal parts from raw materials in a team-based environment. The role involves planning and performing a variety of machining operations to cut, shape, and form metal work pieces according to required specifications.

• Interprets complicated drawings, program sheets, instructions, and process sheets to determine work to be done.
• Read and understand blue prints.
• Performs diversified operations on numerical control machining centers.
• Performs a variety of milling, drilling, boring, or related operations to close and interrelated tolerances.
• Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine machining sequence and dimensions of finished workpiece.
• Attaches fixture to machine bed and positions and secures workpiece in fixture according to setup instructions.
• Selects and installs cutting tools in machine spindle or magazine.
• Loads control media, such as disk, tape, or punch card, in machine control console or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed machine instructions from database.
• Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Changes cutting tools and location of workpiece during machining process as specified in setup instructions.
• Performs a variety of inspection and gaging operations to insure maintenance of quality standards and specifications.
• Measures workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
• Utilizes override control to correct conditions that are out of tolerance or operating unusually.
• Adjusts machine feed and speed and changes cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.
• Machines materials other than metal, such as composites, plastic, and rubber.
• Cleans machine, tooling, and parts.
• Performs machine maintenance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Minimum of two years of hands-on machining experience.
• Experience setting up and operating manufacturing or machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Knowledge of machine setups, fixtures, tooling, and tool offsets.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to perform basic machine adjustments to maintain required dimensions and tolerances.
• Ability to inspect completed parts and identify defects or deviations from specifications.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for tooling, equipment, and production issues.
• Knowledge of machining processes used to cut, shape, drill, bore, or form metal parts.
• Ability to perform basic shop mathematics, including decimals, fractions, and measurements.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or machining education preferred.

• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• 2nd Shift: Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
• Friday Overtime:
  When needed, employees may be scheduled for an eight-hour shift beginning at 2:00 p.m.
• Overtime…