What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at Komatsu?
Job Overview
To set up and operate metal-removing machines such as numerical control equipment, machining centers, lathes, milling machines, sharpers, or grinders, etc. to machine parts to specifications.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Operate machine center following the CNC Process/Program set by Manufacturing Engineering.
- Work on various job assignments at different workstations.
- Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls control media as required.
- Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
- Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.
- Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
- May install machined parts in mechanisms, machines, equipment, and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology preferred.
- Minimum of 1-year experience with reading blueprints, using calipers, micrometers and bore gauges in a manufacturing environment required.
- CNC machining experience strongly preferred.
- Must be able to use a variety of hand tools, power tools etc.
- Some standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds.
- Must project a cooperative and positive attitude toward customers, employees, and the Company.
- Incumbent may be required to work overtime as required to meet schedules.
- Must comply with all environmental and safety rules, and practices.
- Must be available to work any shift.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.