Machinist

Summary: Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts. Operates mechanical equipment and uses blueprints and schematics to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels by performing the following duties. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Selects the      appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of      machinery work.
• Consults with      engineering and other appropriate personnel regarding product information      such as design, capacity and purpose, and types of material to be used to      fabricate part or product.
• Studies sample      parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine      methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products Calculates      dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments      such as micrometers and calipers.
• Aligns and secures      holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials      onto machines.
• Sets up, adjusts,      and operates all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or      advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Designs fixtures,      tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
• Cleans and      lubricates machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains,      and foreign matter.
• Monitors the feed      and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Disposes of scrap      or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental      regulations.
• Evaluates      machining procedures and recommends changes or modifications for improved      efficiency or adaptability.
• Machines parts to      exact specifications and tolerances using machine tools, such as lathes,      milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Maintains machine      tools in proper operational condition and supplies own measuring tools.
• Measures,      examines, or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure      conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as      micrometers, dial indicators, height gages, calipers, and thread gages.
• Performs      experimental machining requiring special tooling and materials.
• Assures that      interrelating dimensions are correct.
• Confers      with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve      machining or assembly problems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge:

• Design – Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles      involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings,      and models.
• English Language – Knowledge of the      structure and content of the English language including the meaning and      spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mathematics – Knowledge of      arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
• Mechanical – Knowledge of      machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and      maintenance.
• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes,      quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective      manufacture and distribution of goods.

Skills:

• Active Listening – Giving full      attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the      points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting      at inappropriate times.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions      in relation to others’ actions.
• Critical Thinking      –      Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of      alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Equipment      Maintenance –      Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what      kind of maintenance is needed.
• Equipment      Selection –      Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Monitoring –      Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or      organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation and      Control –      Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other      indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities:

• Arm-Hand Steadiness – The ability to      keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your      arm and hand in one position.
• Control Precision – The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a      machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Finger Dexterity – The ability to make precisely      coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp,      manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Information Ordering – The ability to      arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a      specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words,      pictures, mathematical operations).
• Manual Dexterity – The ability to      quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two      hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. 
• Multi-Limb      Coordination      – The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two      legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the      activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the      observer).
• Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and      understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and      sentences.

· Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

· Reaction Time – The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

• Reading      Comprehension – The      ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related      documents.
• Speech Recognition – The ability to      identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Time Management – The ability to manage one’s own time and/or the time of others.
• Written Comprehension – The ability to read and      understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to set up      and operate a full range of machine tool equipment such as lathes,      grinders, mill and drill presses.
• Ability to make      complex setups and maintain close tolerances.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Attendance / Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

· Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Design – Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

· Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free work environment. 

· Ethics – Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

· Initiative – Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

· Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

· Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

· Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on-time; Supports organization’s goals and values.

· Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

· Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

· Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic personal computer skills, including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, etc., as well as knowledge and experience using Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Education and/or Experience: 

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 5+ years of machine shop/manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· 1+ year certificate from machine trade school or equivalent technical school preferred.

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Education and/or Experience: 

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 5+ years of machine shop/manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· 1+ year certificate from machine trade school or equivalent technical school preferred.

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