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Under limited supervision, sets up, operates, and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other precision equipment. Works from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts in making repairs to metal parts as well as for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment. Work is typically not routine and normally require analysis to understand.
Job Responsibility:
Sets up, operates, and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other precision equipment
Works from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts in making repairs to metal parts as well as for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment
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
Calculates dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or Vernier calipers
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
Programs computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools
Diagnoses machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs
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
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
May assist with low level employees and provide knowledge to troubleshooting needs
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED and five (5) or more years of shop experience or an equivalent combination
Knowledge of various metals and measurements used in machining processes
Knowledge of machinist, CAD and/or CAM software
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Knowledge of monitoring gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience
Advanced Milling experience on Acer and Proto Track knee mills
Proficient MIG/TIG welder on both aluminum and stainless steel
Advanced WEDM experience
Requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and stand for extended periods of time