Sets up and operates all types of machine tools, performs all types of fitting and assembly work, and repairs and installs necessary parts in electrical and mechanical equipment.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Receives prints, sketches, and/or instructions regarding work assignment.
• Interprets drawings and sketches, calculates and determines dimensions, tapers, and other data as required.
• Selects and grinds tools in accordance with hardness, machine ability, and other properties of materials and parts.
• Procures or makes jigs, fixtures, or machine attachments required for work to be machined.
• Sets up and operates machine tools to drill, face, cut, turn, bore, mill, or shape iron, steel, alloys, etc. to required tolerances and specified finishes.
• Makes all necessary mechanical repairs to equipment; dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles, adjusts, and lubricates equipment for proper operating characteristics.
• Assembles and aligns gears, bearings, shafts; works on clutches, brakes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems as required.
• Hooks, directs,  and/or operates a crane in moving machinery or parts for installation, machining, or repair.
• May set up and/or operate all plant production type machinery and equipment at any time for the amount of time required to perform work of a non-productive nature necessary to the performance of maintenance duties, such as saws, drill presses, lift trucks, etc.
• Reports any malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Keeps immediate working area neat and orderly.
• Records job time and makes daily time and production report.
• Performs job tasks and operates machinery in a safe manner. Follows safe operating procedures and other safety-related instructions.
• Participates in safety meetings, audits, committees, inspections, etc.
• Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations and participate in safety efforts.

Requirements 

High school education. 

2-year associate degree program at community or technical college desire

1-3 years of Manual machining experience

Experience on a Manual Lathe and Mill 

Vocational school courses in mathematics and geometry, blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, metalworking, drafting and quality and safety practices are highly recommended

5 – 7 years related industrial experience.