Machinist

Job Description

Machinist

Eyesight Requirement

Must be able to read a Jager Level 2 eye chart from 16 inches, with or without the use

of prescriptive lenses.

Taking Pride in Your Workmanship

Pride in workmanship means always aiming to deliver the highest level of quality in

every task. For machinists working in production environments with a variety of

products, this means paying close attention to detail, following precise procedures, and

maintaining a commitment to excellence. Taking pride in your work ensures that every

component is manufactured with accuracy and consistency, resulting in precision

workmanship. When machinists take pride in what they do, it is reflected in the reliability

and quality of the finished products.

First-Time-Through Quality Mindset

Adopting a "first time through" quality mindset means striving to produce every part

correctly on the very first attempt, eliminating the need for rework or adjustments. This

approach helps minimize defects, reduce material waste, and optimize production

efficiency. By thoroughly reviewing blueprints, double-checking machine setups, and

staying attentive during each operation, machinists can avoid errors and consistently

deliver precise, high-quality components.

Accurate Job Reporting

Operators are responsible for clocking in and out on jobs and posting quantities

accurately. This accountability ensures proper labor tracking, supports production

planning, and maintains transparency throughout the manufacturing process.

Skills And Abilities

Machinist Level I

• Able to set up and run simple machine components on vertical machining centers
  
  

(VMC), horizontal turning centers (HTC) or horizontal machining centers (HMC)

established products where training has been performed.

• Reads and interprets basic drawings for dimensions, tolerances, finishes, and
  
  

notes.

• Proficient in the use of tape measures, calipers, bore gauges, and profilometer
  
  

for part inspection.

• Able to make machine feed and speed adjustments to optimize efficient cutting
  
  

and maximize tool/insert life.

• Safely uses forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes to move material in and
  
  

out of their work area and load and unload machines as needed.

• Responsible for participating in the maintenance and changing of machining
  
  

center cutting fluids and required.

• Maintains a clean and organized work area during shift and performs end of shift
  
  

clean-up activities to put away tools, equipment, materials, and supplies,

cleaning machines, sweeping floor, and throwing out trash.

• Performs any other duties or activities required by supervisors and managers.
• Follows all company policies and safety guidelines.
  
  

Machinist Level II

• Able to develop, set up, and run complex machine components on vertical
  
  

machining centers (VMC), horizontal turning centers (HTC), horizontal machining

centers (HMC), and horizontal boring machines (HBM) on products where

programs have been provided.

• Reads and interprets complex drawings for dimensions, tolerances, finished, and
  
  

notes.

• Expert in the use of tape measures, calipers, bore gauges, and profilometer for
  
  

part inspection and can train others.

• Responsible for first piece part inspection of Level I machinists.
• Able to calculate feeds and speeds for tooling and inserts and make adjustments
  
  

to optimize cutting efficiency and maximize tool/insert life.

• Able to adjust tool paths as need to optimize program efficiency and tool life.
• Able to trouble shoot and resolve minor machine issues.
• Safely uses forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes to move material in and
  
  

out of their work area and load and unload machines as needed.

• Trains and mentors Level I machinists as needed.
• Responsible for participating in the maintenance and changing of machining
  
  

center cutting fluids and required.

• Maintains a clean and organized work area during shift and performs end of shift
  
  

clean-up activities to put away tools, equipment, materials, and supplies,

cleaning machines, sweeping floor, and throwing out trash.

• Performs any other duties or activities required by supervisors and managers.
• Follows all company policies and safety guidelines.