What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist - 1st Shift position at Mid-State Machine?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary :
As a Manual Machinist you will be responsible for Machining parts of various sizes using lathes, horizontal & vertical boring mills, knee-mills, grinders, saws etc. Position is located in a fast-paced industrial setting and often requires long hours & frequent call-outs.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform turning, threading, boring and facing operations in various size lathes
- Perform drilling, tapping, boring and facing operations in a large horizontal boring mill
- Perform turning, boring, and facing operations in a large vertical boring mill
- Operate miscellaneous machines including saws, grinders, shapers, key-seaters, radial arm drills and threading machines
- Use manual micrometers, calipers and gauges to measure dimensions as small as .0001’’
- Follow and help improve shop safety rules
- Routinely rig and handle parts weighing up to 40,000 lbs.
- Routinely transport parts utilizing forklifts, overhead cranes, jib cranes etc.
- Interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches
- Recognize and properly utilize inserts, fixtures and various tooling
- Properly sign-out and account for tooling and consumables
- Obtain QC approval at noted hold points
- Provide feedback to estimators regarding quotes, budgets etc.
- Assist with shop improvement activities
- Other duties as required
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Physical Requirements :
See : Skillful hand-eye coordination is crucial for operating machinery and handling tools with precision. Good eyesight, including depth perception and color vision, is essential for reading measurements and ensuring precision.
Lift / Carry / Pull : Machinists often lift heavy materials, tools, and machinery parts, requiring physical strength and the stamina to stand for long periods.
Talk / Hear : The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Use hands / fingers to handle or feel : Frequently use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things. Able to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Stand / Sit : The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing.
Walk : Frequently walking through the shop.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl : Frequently climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, and handling materials.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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