Machinist

Job Description

Summary

Under the direction of the Machine Shop Supervisor, the Machinist is responsible for the set-up, adjustment, and operation of machine tools to perform progressive machining operations on a variety of standardized work with close tolerances and finish requirements.

Description

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary from time to time.

• Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Work from drawings, schematics, and blueprints to machine parts using machine tools such as turning machines, boring and drilling machines, grinders, and lathes.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Perform other responsibilities and projects as assigned by management.

Education and/or Experience

• 2-year Associate's degree in Machinist Technology, or a machinist certification/apprenticeship, required.
• Minimum 5 years of machining experience, both manual and CNC, including experience working in a job shop environment.
• Mastercam programming experience preferred.

Join our team of over 130 engineering and manufacturing professionals. Midwest Engineered Systems offers employees the opportunity to work on a variety of projects from a wide range of industries from birdseed palletizing, metal fabrication, and engine head assembly, to food packaging. The awesome part of working for a certified systems integrator is that we create equipment and processes that have never been created before.

At Midwest Engineered Systems we don’t just hire smart people. We hire people who have a wide variety of industry knowledge and give them an environment that allows continuous learning and creativity while having a real-world impact.

Join our team of over 130 engineering and manufacturing professionals. Midwest Engineered Systems offers employees the opportunity to work on a variety of projects from a wide range of industries from birdseed palletizing, metal fabrication, and engine head assembly, to food packaging. The awesome part of working for a certified systems integrator is that we create equipment and processes that have never been created before.

At Midwest Engineered Systems we don’t just hire smart people. We hire people who have a wide variety of industry knowledge and give them an environment that allows continuous learning and creativity while having a real-world impact.