Tool Room Machinist

Work includes assignment planning layout set up operating and making tool adjustments for various tools of manual and CNC machine shop equipment. Works from blueprints process sheets and sketches to perform tasks which may include the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review engineering drawings from sketches graphic illustrations or verbal/written correspondence to plan sequence of operations. Compute angular and linear dimensions. Determine cutting or grinding tools to be used method of holding and machine speeds and feeds.
• Improvises and adapts standard tooling. Performs typical operations such as turning facing boring chamfering turning tapers drilling grooving reaming machining compound angles multiple angles radii splines serrations keyways etc.
• Performs all types of milling drilling reaming boring tapping slotting and dovetailing on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.
• Operates and/or performs machine set up for any lathe horizontal or vertical milling machine or grinding machine. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.
• Lifts cuts loads and secures raw stock into machining equipment.
• Grinds cutting tools.
• May perform preventive maintenance on machines.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Ability to use gaging tools to ensure project adheres to blueprints.
• Additional functions/other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate degree technical/trade school training or equivalent and/two (2) or more years related experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to pass a hands-on machining test.
• Additional experience may be substituted for formal education.

• The ability to perform non-routine or moderately complex set-up and fabrication of machined parts with little direction.

• Strong knowledge of machining equipment including ability to use sound judgment and safe practices. PPE is required.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings sketches verbal and written instructions.
• Skills to maintain the flow of work within the unit using independent judgment to solve non-routine problems and to recommend solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills to interface with employees and management.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential.
• Some training will be provided.
• US citizenship is required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Interview Process

• Candidates will be contacted by Human Resources to schedule times.
• Must be willing to meet with supervisor and department on at least two separate occasions.
• All candidates in consideration will have to undergo a skills test during the interview.