Machinist III

Summary / Objective

Under supervision, runs and operates manual and CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) mill and lathe to fabricate and build parts for customer and shop needs. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. Knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner and complies with company policies.
• Determine the uses of personal protective equipment (PPE); identify the safety equipment and procedures related to safe work practices and surrounding environment.
• Able to run and complete parts using the MRP Network.
• Using the MRP system to clock in and out of jobs upon set-up and completion, also knowledge of MRP to look ahead on upcoming jobs and machine set-up mill and lathe set-up.
• Maintaining and filling out of quality sheets to verify part tolerances.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products using a variety of CNC mill and lathe processes.
• Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, mathematics, metal properties and overall shop knowledge.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs. Test experimental models under simulated operating conditions for such purposes as development, standardization, and feasibility of design.
• Use practical experience in the application of "G" codes and "M" codes, writing CNC machine programs, and machine setup and operation for secondary operators to complete jobs.
• Measure, examine, and test completed parts using the Zeiss CMM Machine to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications of parts and materials.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Effectively be able to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Able to run and complete parts using the MRP Network.
• Able to add, subtract, divide and multiply all units of measure, including fractions, whole numbers, decimals and percentages.
• Able to understand Excel programs.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Able to solve problems and deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
• Able to work without immediate supervision.
• Able to notice what work needs to be done and establish a time frame of how much time will be required to complete it.
• Works with power driven equipment.
• Frequent stooping and bending required.
• Works with costly metals where possibility of damage or scrap is high.
• Close attention and care is required to prevent damage to complex machine tools.
• High mental and visual effort required.

• Ambition
  - The drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Autonomy
  - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented
  - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Honesty / Integrity
  - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Resilient
  - Ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or setbacks.
• Self-Motivated
  - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Technical Aptitude
  - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Working Under Pressure
  - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.