Machinist Class B; MM

Job Details

Job Location:

Tulsa, OK

Position Type:
Full Time

As a Machinist, you will program, set‑up, adjust, and operate manual and/or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining center, lathes, and milling machines where set‑up, detail and operating procedures are prescribed; manual machining involves special one‑off parts or prototype parts.

• Perform tasks with moderate supervision
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawing and specifications
• Samples part to determine critical dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and set‑up requirements
• Take Engineering drawing and create programs from CNC machine tools
• Determines the best possible procedure, sets‑up machine and proficiently operates manual and CNC machining and turning centers to achieve required specifications
• Efficiently set‑up and operate multiple CNC machining and turning centers producing high quality parts
• Recall programs, determine edits and offsets and make modifications to programs as required
• Constantly monitor parts production to ensure adherence to blueprint tolerances
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines
• Changes and adjusts tooling as required
• Shape, sharpen, set cutter, and adjust own tools to achieve desired print tolerance
• Set‑up bore gauges and other inspection equipment
• Inspects own work at each step (set‑up) to enable timely continuance and ensure quality parts
• Demonstrates excellent productivity on a large variety of complicated parts and offers creative/innovative machining, tooling and fixturing improvement solutions to supervision to reduce production costs and improve quality
• Complete all required paperwork including labor reporting and documentation of quality control and material movement
• Work safely and maintain the work area with high standards of housekeeping
• Performs required Preventative Maintenance activities on machinery and/or equipment operated
• Performs the work in lower classifications when assigned, i.e., drills, saws, press brake, etc., and assist in the work in higher classifications
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervision

• Minimum of 1 year experience
• GED or High School Diploma

• CNC programming experience
• Knowledge and experience of machining practices and techniques
• Basic mechanical principles
• Shop mathematics
• Blueprint reading
• Measuring procedures – using precision measuring tools
• Standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching sitting, medium to heavy lifting 25‑100 pounds several times per day, visual acuity, and hand dexterity
• Knowledge of Rottler Acu‑Rite CNC controls
• Forklift operation experience
• Knowledge of boring machines

• Typical hours of work Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Weekend hours as necessary

WPI is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.

WPI es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.