About the Role:
As a Manual Machinist in the manufacturing industry, you will play a critical role in producing precision metal parts and components that meet exact specifications. Your expertise will ensure that machinery and tools are operated efficiently to fabricate, modify, and repair parts using manual machining techniques and machine tools. You will interpret blueprints and technical drawings to set up and operate boring mills and other equipment, ensuring all products meet quality and safety standards. This role demands a high level of attention to detail and precision measuring to maintain tight tolerances and deliver consistent results. Ultimately, your work will support the manufacturing process by providing reliable, high-quality components essential for the production of finished goods across various sectors in the United States. This position could turn into Full time
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience in manual machining and operating boring mills or similar machine tools.
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Proficiency in precision measuring techniques and use of measuring instruments.
- Knowledge of machine shop safety protocols and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification from a recognized machining or manufacturing trade program.
- Experience with tool and die making or related manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with CNC machining as a complement to manual machining skills.
- Ability to use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
- Previous experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate manual machining equipment, including boring mills and other machine tools, to fabricate metal parts according to specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to determine machining requirements and sequence of operations.
- Perform precision measuring and inspection of finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments to ensure compliance with tolerances.
- Maintain and adjust machine tools and equipment to optimize performance and ensure safety standards are met.
- Collaborate with tool and die makers and other manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot machining issues and improve production processes.
Skills:
The required skills such as manual machining, boring mill operation, and precision measuring are essential for daily tasks involving the setup, operation, and adjustment of machine tools to produce parts that meet exact specifications. Blueprint reading skills enable the machinist to accurately interpret technical drawings and plan machining sequences effectively. Knowledge of machine shop operations and tool and die processes supports collaboration and troubleshooting within the manufacturing team. Preferred skills like CNC machining and CAM software usage enhance efficiency and versatility, allowing the machinist to adapt to both manual and automated production environments. Together, these skills ensure the machinist can maintain high-quality standards, optimize machine performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.