Description

General Purpose:

Performs complex machining operations in support of manufacturing activities from a variety of rough sketches or drawings that serve as input. Work is completed under direction and/or guidance of the department Lead.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working from drawings and engineering instructions, build to specification parts, tools or fixtures for development, model shop or prototype projects.

• Set up and operate equipment such as lathes, drills, screw and milling machines.

• Executes assignments using manual and CNC mills and lathes and other available tooling.

• Determine and prepare and jigs or special attachments needed.

• Read and interpret blueprints or drawings necessary to complete assignments. Prepare own layouts.

• Use micrometers, vernier calipers and other precision measuring tools to ensure in-process or that finished product matches specified tolerances.

• Perform maintenance and cleanup of work area.

• Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions using precision measuring tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid working knowledge of shop mathematics.

• Intermediate level of analytical ability where problems are complex.

• Good verbal communication skills.

• Ability to operate various tools and equipment.

• Ability to work independently and function effectively in a team environment.

• Intermediate level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

• Swiss Screw Machine experience desirable.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Education and/or Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent training.

• Minimum of two (2) years machine operations experience and/or enrollment and completion of apprentice program.

• Preference given to candidates with experience on screw machines.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Experience

Required

• 2 years: Machine Operations experience or completion of an apprentice program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)