Specialty Printing is Hiring a Fabricator/Machinist Near Windsor, CT
Job DescriptionSummary of Functions:The right person for this position will have extensive experience in manual machining and toolmaking. Experience on Bridgeport machines and manual lathes is a must. Responsibilities:Machinist/Toolmaker Qualifications:
At least four to five years of experience operating manual mills, lathes, & grinding machines for production of custom tools and fixtures
Knowledge of machine shop safety and machine shop practices
Ability to use and read dial indicators and calipers and inspection tools
Ability to read a Micrometer down to tenths and hold tight tolerances, Close visual acuity to machine and inspect parts to close tolerances
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and email
Ability to read, write and speak English
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Responsibilities:
Provide accurate, high-quality tools and fixtures, for an Engineering Product Development Center, using various types of machining processes
Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a machinist & toolmaker:
Safely operate and maintain all shop equipment including mill, lathe, various grinders, and band saws
Manufacture tools and fixtures to drawing specifications, meeting all tolerance requirements
Able to work in a team environment and share responsibilities with other Machinists/Toolmakers
This includes machine maintenance, organization and replacement of expendable tools
Keep work area and machinery clean and in an orderly condition
Lubricate machinery and tooling as required
Assist with machine overhaul when requested
Able to read/understand blueprints or verbal instruction to fabricate specialized tooling, jigs, gages and fixtures
Understands the operation of all types of machine shop setups, ie rotary table, indexing head, boring head, sine bar, 4 jaw chuck, face-plate, steady rest, follower rest, etc
Use of precision measuring and gaging tools to perform required inspection before, during and after machining
Support any other fabrication needs as directed
Other:
Ability to work for extended periods sitting and looking at computer while completing repetitive motions to include substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
The ability to manage a number of projects at one time with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines