Grinder​/Machinist

The Machinist must perform skilled level work in the fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and repair of a variety of metal parts and tools. Machinists must employ a high degree of accuracy and precision in performing work according to instructions and specifications. Assignments are received in the form of oral instructions, penciled layouts, blueprints, sketches, and by reference to worn or broken parts.

Work methods and procedures are determined by the employee, but the work is subject to inspection during process and upon completion for quality and conformity with requirements.

• Knowledge of:
• Job related materials.
• The tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the machinist's trade.
• The hazards and safety precautions of the machinist's trade.
• Ability to:
• Visualize parts or equipment that need to be made from rough sketches and oral instructions.
• Operate Farrel grinder or similar grinding machine.
• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, sketches, models, or other visual aids.
• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other lifting devices.
• Operate a variety of manual machining equipment including lathes, mills, and drill presses.
• Understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.
• Work cooperatively with other employees.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism (Examples: operating dials or pedals).
• Controlled manipulations of small objects (Example: working with drills and micrometers).
• Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously (Example: operating the milling table vertically and horizontally).
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time.

• Experience:
  
  1 year of experience as a skilled machinist and completion of a recognized machinist apprenticeship program, or three years of experience as a skilled machinist. Other combinations of experience and education that meet requirements may be substituted