Manual Machinist

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is accountable for setting up and operating manual machinery to
fabricate parts for efficient and timely production of parts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Sets up and operates manual machines
• Loads parts in machine, cycles machine, detects malfunctions in machine operations such as warn or
damaged cutting tools
• Performs typical machine shop operations
• Plans and lays out assigned work applying shop trade knowledge
• Runs production lots and communicates with co-workers regarding production runs
• Responsible for performing inspection of machined parts using scales, micrometers and calipers
• Detects and reports defective materials or parts to management
• Makes necessary tool adjustments and replaces tools as required
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition including removing metal
shavings/chips from equipment in a safe manner
• Follows quality requirements to ensure a high level of quality in machined parts
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Support and/or participate in the organization’s Continuous Improvement Programs
• Proactively participates in Safety Program
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES:
• Manual Machines
• Scales, micrometers, and calipers

QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Excellent knowledge of machining processes and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical tools and equipment
• Ability to understand basic mathematics
• Knowledge of the use of measuring tools such as scales, micrometers and calipers
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), a plus.

Education and/or Experience
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience

Physical Requirements
• Standing, bending, sitting, lifting 30-50#, squatting and walking for 8 to 12 hours per day.
• Exposure to Production Environment on a daily basis.
• The physical requirements 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 to perform the essential
functions.

Safety Requirements
• Must wear required personal protective equipment when in designated areas
Others
• Team Player
• Organized and dependable
• Flexible & Adaptable
• Accurate & Efficient
• Action oriented

TRAINING:
• Quality Management System and Indoctrination
• Plant required, New Hire Safety Training
• Product training as needed
• Customer specified or supplied training, when required

2nd shift start time is 6pm – pay range is $20 - $25/hr depending on experience.