Machinist

Machinist Level I

Job Description

Machinist.

Eyesight Requirement:
Must be able to read a Jager Level 2 eye chart from 16 inches, with or without the use of prescriptive lenses.

Taking Pride in Your Workmanship

Pride in workmanship means always aiming to deliver the highest level of quality in every task. For machinists working in production environments with a variety of products, this means paying close attention to detail, following precise procedures, and maintaining a commitment to excellence. Taking pride in your work ensures that every component is manufactured with accuracy and consistency, resulting in precision workmanship.

When machinists take pride in what they do, it is reflected in the reliability and quality of the finished products.

First-Time-Through Quality Mindset

Adopting a 'first time through' quality mindset means striving to produce every part correctly on the very first attempt, eliminating the need for rework or adjustments. This approach helps minimize defects, reduce material waste, and optimize production efficiency. By thoroughly reviewing blueprints, double-checking machine setups, and staying attentive during each operation, machinists can avoid errors and consistently deliver precise, high-quality components.

Accurate Job Reporting

Operators are responsible for clocking in and out on jobs and posting quantities accurately. This accountability ensures proper labor tracking, supports production planning, and maintains transparency throughout the manufacturing process.

Machinist Level I

• Able to set up and run simple machine components on vertical machining centers (VMC), horizontal turning centers (HTC) or horizontal machining centers (HMC) on established products where training has been performed.
• Reads and interprets basic drawings for dimensions, tolerances, finishes, and notes.
• Proficient in the use of tape measures, calipers, bore gauges, and profilometer for part inspection.
• Able to make machine feed and speed adjustments to optimize efficient cutting and maximize tool/insert life.
• Safely uses forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes to move material in and out of their work area and load and unload machines as needed.
• Responsible for participating in the maintenance and changing of machining center cutting fluids and required supplies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area during shift and performs end of shift clean‑up activities to put away tools, equipment, materials, and supplies, clean machines, sweep floor, and discard trash.
• Performs any other duties or activities required by supervisors and managers.
• Follows all company policies and safety guidelines.

• Able to develop, set up, and run complex machine components on vertical machining centers (VMC), horizontal turning centers (HTC), horizontal machining centers (HMC), and horizontal boring machines (HBM) on products where programs have been provided.
• Reads and interprets complex drawings for dimensions, tolerances, finished, and notes.
• Expert in the use of tape measures, calipers, bore gauges, and profilometer for part inspection and can train others.
• Responsible for first piece part inspection of Level I machinists.
• Able to calculate feeds and speeds for tooling and inserts and make adjustments to optimize cutting efficiency and maximize tool/insert life.
• Able to adjust tool paths as needed to optimize program efficiency and tool life.
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve minor machine issues.
• Safely uses forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes to move material in and out of their work area and load and unload machines as needed.
• Trains and mentors Level I machinists as needed.
• Responsible for participating in the maintenance and changing of machining center cutting fluids and required supplies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area during shift and performs end of shift clean‑up activities to put away tools, equipment, materials, and supplies, clean machines, sweep floor, and discard trash.
• Performs any other duties or activities required by supervisors and managers.
• Follows all company policies and safety guidelines.