Manual Machinist III - 2nd shift

Overview

Position Summary:

Set up and operate manual lathes/mills to perform a variety of machining operations per engineering drawings to meet daily production requirements. Provide solutions in the absence of standard tooling. Work in a team-oriented environment to meet quality and efficiency goals. Work in a 6S manufacturing environment and be committed to workplace safety.

• Review the work order requirements and drawings; obtain fixtures and tools for preparation.
• Set up and operate manual lathes/mills per engineering drawings to meet daily production requirements, including tracing complex profiles and adjusting set-up, speeds, feeds and tool angles.
• Set up and operate manual lathes/mills to perform single point threading as required by drawings.
• Use manual tools to deburr and degrease.
• Set up and/or operate drill presses and punch presses, involving drilling, tapping, reaming, and countersinking.
• Use jigs and fixtures, blocks or shims to level and align irregular-shaped parts.
• Check for concentricity and tolerances to close +/- 0.001" or less to identify faulty operation or defective material.
• Improvise machine set-ups to perform non-standard work and provide solutions in the absence of standard work holding devices and tooling.
• Rework quality issues into acceptable standards.
• Train entry-level machinists.
• Report problems or difficulties to the supervisor.
• Maintain the work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition per 6S.
• Follow safety procedures and policies.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Work with tooling vendors and manufacturing engineers to optimize tooling.

• Advanced knowledge of G codes and M codes.
• Able to read complex drawings and blueprints, calculate or determine dimensions not given, e.g., true position, datum points.
• Able to work independently and perform own set-ups.
• Able to use measuring equipment, including CMM and optical comparator.
• Data input skills / computer skills.
• Advanced PLC knowledge to edit, write, and troubleshoot programs.
• Knowledge of operating manual secondary equipment such as drill presses, saws, punch presses, etc.
• Advanced knowledge to hold tolerance +/- 0.0001.
• Advanced knowledge of various metals to optimize tooling to OEM specifications.
• Advanced mathematical ability.
• Proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• EHS awareness.
• Flexibility in shift times and working overtime.

• HS Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Associate's / Technical Degree (two years) is preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience as a manual machinist in a manufacturing environment

• US Citizen

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