Manual Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Manual Machinist

Summary / Objective

The Manual Machinist sets up and operates manually controlled machines in skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools and equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Manual Machinist performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following :

• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
• Use precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, manual milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, band saw, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment
• Fabricate and shape parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal.
• Properly and safely select, align, secure and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines
• Recognize, deploy and properly use inserts, fixtures and tooling
• Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
• Ability to track parts and jobs in company’s system
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Experience Requirements

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working Conditions

Work a standard work week but may be required to work some overtime

Benefits

Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, employee stock ownership plan, short term and long term disability and life insurance.

Job Type : Full-time

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