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The Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating various types of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. This role involves interpreting technical drawings, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control throughout the manufacturing process. The Machinist also mentors junior machinists and collaborates with engineering and production teams to optimize machining processes.
Job Responsibility
Set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment, including lathes, mills, and grinders
Interpret and analyze technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining processes and required tools
Conduct quality checks using precision measuring instruments to ensure adherence to specifications
Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues, making adjustments as necessary to maintain production efficiency
Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies
Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, document sequence of operations, and setup requirements
Design and manufacture advanced work holding, jaws and fixtures
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines as necessary to machine parts as required
Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media according to established guidelines and procedures
Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as required
Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary through first article inspection process
Confers with design/engineers, assembly personnel, fabricators, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve machining processes and reduce waste
Document production processes and maintain accurate records of work performed
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
technical degree or certification in machining preferred
Experience as a machinist, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior or lead role
Proficient in operating CNC and manual machining equipment
Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and materials
Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications