Machinist 1

Machinist 1

Requirements

• Knowledge of various metals and measurements used in machining processes required.
• Knowledge of machinist, CAD and/or CAM software required.
• Knowledge of mathematics and its application required.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods required.
• Knowledge of monitoring gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly required.
• Ability to safely use or learn to use piranha, metal shear, and metal breaks.

Responsibilities

• Machines parts to specifications, using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measures, examines or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintains machine tools in proper operational condition.
• Operates equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Uses various bandsaws, cutoff wheels, table saws, and pedestal grinders.
• Lays out, measures and marks metal stock to display placement of cuts.
• Fits and assembles parts to make or repair machine tools.
• Sets up or operates metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment.
• Installs repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.
• Checks work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
• Designs fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
• Supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics.
• Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
• Tests experimental models under simulated operating conditions for purposes such as development, standardization, or feasibility of design.
• Install experimental parts or assemblies, such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants or batteries into machines or mechanisms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.