Machinist

Job Overview
Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

• Responsibilities
• Compliance with the Quality Management System and Environmental, Health & Safety requirements including being responsible for quality of work, good documentation practices/recordkeeping, good manufacturing practices (GMP) and safety.
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.

• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
• Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
• Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
• Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.Qualifications

• Vocational School, with certification preferred
• Basic knowledge of reading, writing and math (including shop math).
• Print reading skills including understanding GD&T
• 5-10 years of experience in a machine shop environment operating and programming CNC and manual lathes and mills.
• Ability to work with small tools and parts.
• Ability to perform delicate operations on parts.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally sit; climb or balance; Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation.
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles and Risk of electrical shock.
• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in operating and programming CNC and manual lathes and mills?

Experience:

• Machinist: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Aurora, IL 60504 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35