Tooling Machinist

The Machinist A is responsible for creating quality parts produced on various machines such as, but not limited to, lathes and milling machines and general shop equipment according to company plans, blueprints, and other diagrams.

• Study and interpret drawings, blueprints, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, tools to be used, and materials for the job and setup requirements
• Set up machining equipment utilized by the organization in order to ensure equipment operations at accepted standards for the type of tooling being used
• Provide verification of dimensions of machined parts using precision measuring instruments
• Fit and assemble machine components and parts to industry standards
• Ensure work piece dimensions are correct and to established tolerance criteria
• Measure, examine and test completed parts, identifying defects and ensuring conformance to specifications and blueprints
• Set up and program as necessary CNC machinery
• Perform preventative maintenance as required
• Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining
• Detect equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to insure quality of production. Report all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor
• Communicate with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment
• Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must Have Certificate of Qualification for Machinist
• 2+ years work experience in a related position
• Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales
• Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose calculating material fabrication
• Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment
• Able to fabricate new parts to replace defective parts during machine setup, maintenance, or overhaul
• Demonstrated aptitude in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications
• Experience in supervising and mentoring apprentices
• Ability to select proper material, heat treat and/or process for tooling requirements
• Ability to write simple and basic programs for CNC applications
• Able to operate all Tool Room equipment (equipment that is not computer controlled – milling machine, lathe, grinders, radial drill, drill press, honing machine, band aw, cut off saw, crane, hydraulic press, pedestal grinder and belt sander)