Job Summary:

Plan and lay out work assignments, sets up and operates all types of machine shop tools in fabrication precision parts to blueprint specifications. Work under the limited supervision of the senior manufacturing staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate bench and machine tools including lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, etc., to produce precision parts, tools and fixtures from drawings, sketches, and operation sheets.
• Should have experience with manual and automated machinery such as CNC Haas
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, using shop mathematics.
• Work to extremely close tolerances using all types of machine shop tools and equipment.
• Determine types of machines and sequence of operations to be utilized in each operation.
• Select proper cutting tools for each operation and is responsible for grinding of such tools.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments to check work and obtain desired tolerances such as micrometers, vernier calipers and measurement scales.
• May act as lead person in assigning work and monitoring on-going department operations in the absence of the Machine Shop Supervisor.
• Maintain a positive work environment by professional and courteous conduct and communications with others, including supervisors, co-workers, clients, and vendors.

Education, Experience and Special Skills Required:

• High School diploma
• 5+ years' experience in general machine shop work with a thorough knowledge of machine practice, tooling and set ups and properties of metals and plastics required
• Haas CNC machinery experience
• Edgecam software
• Excellent communications skills, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency