Journeyman Machinist - Special Products - 1st Shift

Primary Responsibility: Manufacture and repair special products - build prototypes. Duties and Responsibilities: Efficiently operate all standard machine tools; Make mathematical calculations required for setting up and machining any part; Read drawings, use precision measuring instruments and hand tools; Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications; Assemble and disassemble precision parts and equipment; Welding (tig, mig, stick and gas); Metal fabrication; Reverse engineering; Design and build tooling and fixtures; Manufacture dies, machine tools, cutting tools, and other tools.

Responsibilities

Manufacture and repair special products - build prototypes; Efficiently operate all standard machine tools; Make mathematical calculations required for setting up and machining any part; Read drawings, use precision measuring instruments and hand tools; Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications; Assemble and disassemble precision parts and equipment; Welding (tig, mig, stick and gas); Metal fabrication; Reverse engineering; Design and build tooling and fixtures; Manufacture dies, machine tools, cutting tools, and other tools

Requirements

Good mechanical skills; Good shop math skills; Basic understanding of hydraulics, electricity, pneumatics, and a familiarization with computer technology; Thorough knowledge of metallurgy and heat treating; Work with minimum supervision; High school diploma or equivalent; Four years journeyman level experience; Able to lift 35 lbs. on occasion; Stand for extended periods - 2 hour periods; Some overtime required