Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision builds and machines parts from a blue print using a variety of manual and CNC machines. A journeyman machinist.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and take down of projects
• Machine parts under minimal supervision
• Good knowledge of shop tools and machines
• Safely operate overhead crane
• Able to read blue prints
• Maintain a clean work area
• Maintain safe environment

Essential Mental Functions:

Must be able to understand implicit and explicit instructions and react favorable in all work situations.

Must be able resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.

Essential Physical Functions:

Requires lifting of at least 50lbs, stooping, bending and stretching to accomplish assigned duties.

Requires standing, bending and stooping for extended periods of time.

Safety Requirements:

Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others

Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Availability:

Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.

Must be available and willing to work overtime as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Travel :

Must be available and willing to travel as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Working Conditions:

Works in typical machine shop surrounding. Occasionally called upon to work overtime. Working conditions may vary according to weather: however, the machine shop is a climate-controlled area.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Additional Comments:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Blue Print Skills:

• Must be able to find most problems on drawings.
• Must be able to read and understand all blue prints.

Math Skills:

• Must have advanced trigonometry skills to solve most shop problems.

Tolerance:

• Must be able to hold -.005 (machine permitting.)
• Must be able to hold - .010 true position.
• Must be able to hold .001 perpendicularly (machine permitting.)
• Must be able to hold - 10 min. angularity tolerance.

Machines:

• Must be able to run 95% of all the machines.
• Must be able to do own set-ups.
• Must know how to do basic repairs.
• If operating CNC must have and show basic programming skills.

General:

• Must be able to work without supervision.
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
• Must be willing to teach and train.
• Must perform machining tasks and production rates comparable to PETERSEN's top producing machinists.
• Must know how to use speeds and feeds to extend tool life.

Minimum Requirements:

Either: 1) one year of technical schooling in advanced machine shop and three years hands-on experience, OR 2) Six years working as machinist.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time