Machinist II

The ideal candidate would be a Level 2 or 3 Machinist

Summary:

Position will setup and operate machining equipment to manufacture custom-designed parts for all systems designed and built by the company

Primary Duties:

• Machine parts to engineering drawings using machine tools such as lathes and milling machines
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments
• Measure, examine, and test completed parts in order to detect defects and ensure quality to engineering specifications
• Assist and interface with mechanical engineering group during development of systems

Apprentice Level 0 (M0): entry level

• Writing skills
• Ability to use a computer
• Punctual
• Flexibility/adaptability
• Team oriented
• Cleanliness
• Resilience
• Self-starter
• Coachable
• Honesty
• Even tempered
• Detail oriented
• Mechanically inclined
• Math skills

Operator Level 1 (M1): minimum 6 months experience in a machine shop

• Knowledge of basic tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc.)
  1. Ability to quality check parts with proper tools
• Knowledge of setup sheets, feeds and speeds, tool wear and how to identify
• Ability to obtain and cut material and operate band saw
• Ability to identify different machines, tooling and finishes
• Basic maintenance of machines (cleanout chips, check coolant levels, etc.)
• Properly debur material
• Basic knowledge of minimizing waste
• Terminology you should know – drill, taps, calipers, end mills, tenths vs thousandths, mill and/or lathe parts, etc.
• Trigonometry math skills (knows X & Y axis)
• Operate CNC with a setup sheet and make parts with proper guidance
• Operate manual mill or lathe or press

Intermediate Level 2 (M2): 2-5 years experience in a machine shop

• Ability to setup and run CNC independently within similar time frame of previous jobs tracked in IFS
• Basic skills on manual machines
• Own your own set of tools
• Ability to quality pass own parts
• Ability to program on a 2-axis(retrofit) machine (bolt hole patterns)
  1. program most machines
• Read and interrupt G-code
• Read and understand advanced prints
• Knowledge of press fit basics, proper usage of tooling (including but not limited to wear & tear)
• Understanding of work holding and how to use it (vises, collet holders, custom fixtures or other work holding devices)
• Understands materials, feeds and speeds that is required to accomplish jobs with minimal wear on machines and tooling
• Advanced knowledge of end mills and drills
• Advanced knowledge of minimizing waste
• Basic knowledge of fits (press, slip, clearance, etc.)
• Able to operate CNC with a setup sheet and make parts independently
• Operate an Arbor Press
• Use a depth micrometer

Advanced Level 3 (M3): 5+ years experience in a machine shop

• Operate all machines (mills, lathes, CNC and manuals), and program CNC machines independently
• Advanced knowledge of machinery applications to accomplish jobs with minimal wear & tear on machines and tooling
• Create fixturing and setup sheets to make advanced parts while maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste
• Ability to R&D parts - which machine to use, how many operations, understands how the parts work together at the next level to help identify application issues before they happen
• Knowledge of finishes and how they affect part making – thickness of chrome finish, zinc or anodize and how much material to take off to accommodate the finished size
• Knows all tools used in the PRE-TEC machine shop
• Knows the difference between similar use material; hardened steel and stainless steel & 2024 and 6061
• Strong communication with engineers about new designs or possible changes to parts to maximize machine usage

Non-Essential Duties:

• Work with all departments to accomplish our goals and objectives
• Maintain cleanliness of shop workspace and free of hazards
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Ensure machine tools are properly maintained

Experience:

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Years of experience in a machine shop dependent upon the level listed above.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
• Working knowledge of machine shop practices.