Manual Lathe Machinist

JOB SUMMARY:

In this role, you will be responsible for machining and manufacturing of product for customers in a cost-efficient manner while demonstrating the ability to be proficient in setting up and operating manual machine shop equipment.

Successful machinists are self-motivated and must be able to use a diversified range of calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.) to measure characteristics of components and product to determine conformance to requirements prior to assembly. Additional skills required to be successful in this position are the ability to use and interpret manufacturing drawings, service manuals, and work instructions.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Possess the knowledge to manufacture customer parts in the best cost-efficient way in order to produce a quality part meeting all requirements and within the planned routed hours in order to support the objective of making the company the most profit.
• Preventive Maintenance of assigned equipment and maintain it in good operating condition (ensure it is cleaned periodically and before leaving it for a period of time.)
• Ensure that the quality of work manufactured is per the customer requirements and reporting nonconformances to the Quality Department prior to quality control inspection activities.
• Use manufacturing IT resources to document work activity (routers, forms, etc.).
• Proper logging of time on router operations (through scanners and input stations) at all times to ensure proper costing is assigned to each job.
• Ensure daily production activities assigned by supervisor are achieved.
• Assure adherence to all company safety policies and improve safety performance (i.e. JSA’s).
• Generate process improvement ideas with supervisor to improve efficiency of department.
• Help keep your work area clean and maintain 5S principles in daily activities.
• Ensure maintained awareness of the Quality Management System, its documentation, and awareness of the employee’s role in supporting the Quality Policy.
• Ensure all required reports and records are completed and maintained for the work performed. (i.e. Quality Plans, ITPs, router, inspection reports, etc.)
• Always dress appropriately for the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated ability to use various types of inspection tools (micrometers, Vernier calipers, gauges, etc.).
• Ability to interpret manufacturing drawings, schematics, and Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• For Machinist assigned to CNC:
• Verify technology function, readiness, and optimization (e.g. CNC software network, post processing, training, etc.) and notify management of any short comings, needs, or improvements.
• Programming is completed before releasing the job for production.
• General hand tool usage (must have tools).
• Be able understand and comprehend quality system procedures, work instructions, and process mapping.
• Understand ISO 9001 standard requirements
• Understand API Q1 standard requirements.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and write English.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a General Machinist familiar with all types of general machine shop equipment, including, but not limited to: manual lathes, mills, grinders; etc.; or equivalent formal education.
• For CNC Machinist:
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a CNC Machinist familiar with CNC Lathes and CNC Mills.
• A minimum of 2 years experience required if familiar with only CNC Lathe or CNC Mill.; or equivalent formal education.
• Interpret CAD drawings, 3-D models, and customer requirements so that appropriate programming is done and that quality parts are manufactured.