What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at MacLean Power Systems?
Machinist
Job Summary
Operates machine tools of various types to produce precision parts and tools from metal, plastic, or other materials.
Job Duties
Job Summary
Operates machine tools of various types to produce precision parts and tools from metal, plastic, or other materials.
Job Duties
- Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures
- Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers or grinders
- Measure, examine and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications
- Use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments
- Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties
- Read, understand and interpret machining instructions, job orders and blueprints to determine dimensional specifications, sequences of operations, setups, and tooling requirements
- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Perform work under minimal supervision
- Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff
- Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter, including comprehensive working knowledge of computer skills
- 4 or more years of experience
- Ability to interpret work instructions
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Manual dexterity
- Physical Stamina
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Intermediate mathematical skills
- Technical expertise
- Advanced use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments
