Conventional Machinist

Job Summary To plan, set-up, modify and operate conventional machine tools. This requires the production of parts to exacting tolerances and finishes. Includes all conventional machines below, based on need to move people around.

• Engine Lathes, Radial Drill/Mill (Bridgeport, Mecof), TOS Mill & Broach (keyway).

• Plans how operations will be performed on the machine. This includes part holding and alignment, proper tooling. Read and follow complex blueprints and sketches, make machine and tooling adjustments for a wide range of parts, operate both part and tool probing for accurate measurements, along with a variety of precision measuring instruments to verify exact tolerances and finishes, perform required mathematical computations, and run through involved tooling and process readouts to verify program readiness.
• Performs other related duties such as making layouts, performing incidental bench operations, grinding, and setting tools for special machining configurations.
• Assist other machinist in set up and/or training as required.
• Assist Maintenance personnel in maintenance and servicing of the machine.
• Perform minor maintenance and servicing of machines such as cleaning and oiling.
• Maintain work area in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Operate crane, forklift and other power equipment.
• Furnishes own hand tools necessary to perform duties.
• Follows appropriate handling and disposal of hazardous waste in compliance with JHA Regulations; knowledge of applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety practices and facility safety rules to protect self and others.
• Produces quality on-time parts and complies with ISO 9000 requirements.
• All personal tools will follow company RPI calibration requirements.
• Performs other duties as may be required.

• Prefer completion of two to four years of Trade or Technical School, or equivalent. Experience using advanced shop mathematics, complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, and a wide variety of precision measuring instruments. Must be able to read and write English.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent. 1 to 3 years' experience preferred; will train someone with CNC Machining experience willing to learn.

• Prolonged standing, frequent walking, bending, kneeling, twisting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hand and eye coordination.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.

• VEVRAA Federal Contractor/EEO/AAP.