What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at Lincotek Medical?
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
The primary functions include operating multi-axes computer numerical control (CNC) milling machines or lathes to machine surfaces of metallic and nonmetallic work pieces.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the Major Responsibilities, including the following:
• Loads material in machine. Starts machine and observes cutting operation
• Ability to finish set up of a machine with minimal assistance and within a reasonable time frame
• Makes offsets independently to finish the set-up process
• Sets up and replaces tools without supervision
• Recognizes tool wear before dimensions are affected
• Ability to make basic changes to programs on machines
• Compares numerical data display with specifications on operations sheet
• Adjusts tool lengths and fixture offsets if required
• Monitors tooling usage for maximum cost effectiveness
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of the part
• Ability to understand and document requirements of Inspecting Plans
• Authorized to stop processes to ensure quality
• Responsible for machine turnovers to adjacent shift operators
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or at least one-year related experience and/or training
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, routers and inspections procedures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read and understand G and M code programming
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry or ability to use a trig book.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations preferred.
REASONING ABILITY:
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude
• Operates basic measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, surface plate checks and optical comparators.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Lincotek Medical provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color,
creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing both Background and Drug Pre-Employment Screenings