Manual Machinist

Machinist position in Sterling Heights manufacturing facility

This person has to know old school machinery such as engine lathes and Bridgeport mills; they will be working the tool room area.

old style Bridgeport, Mills, Lathes, Brazing

• 4 Arcade 3-axis mills
• 1 OKK 3-axis
• 1 MDV 3-axis mill
• All have Fanuc controls.
• 2 Hurco mills, with Winmax software (candidate must have experience with this software and mill)
• 4 Engine lathes
• 1 Bridgeport mill

• Utilize set up sheets, drawings, and notes from the programmer to set up vertical milling centers.
• Must be able to set your own tools per job requirements.
• Change cutting tools and adjust feeds and speeds per job requirements.
• Must be familiar with G and M codes.
• Able to perform minor edits to the program at the machine as needed.
• Be willing and able to set up and operate multiple machines at a time.
• Be fully familiar with common inspection equipment and perform preliminary inspections of your work.
• Be fully capable of interpreting aerospace drawings, parts lists, specifications, and client requirements.
• Experience with Fanuc on OKK machines.
• Knowledge of 2 and 3D machining.
• Willing to possess or have own tools.
• Knowledge of micrometers, calipers, indicators, and blueprints.

• Great attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Planning, organizing, and scheduling your daily routine.
• Monitoring the condition and cleanliness of the building.
• Must be safety and security conscious.
• Must be able to handle the required lifting weight of up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• You must be able to make frequent bending and twisting movements and be able to stand for the entirety of your shift.