Machinist Senior

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates and sets up a variety of machines/tools which are used to produce parts. Operation and set up includes but is not limited to the following:

* Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and to determine product dimensions and tolerances.

* Supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics.

* Sets up, adjusts, and operates basic machine tools as well as specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.

* Sets up and operates metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, and cutting equipment.

* Designs fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.

Programming:

* Programs computers and electronic instruments such as numerically controlled machine tools.

* Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

Installing:

* Installs repaired parts into equipment or installs new equipment.

* Fits and assembles parts to make or repair machine tools.

Testing, Maintaining and Evaluating:

* Analyzes and monitors machines or equipment to diagnose malfunctions/defects. Determine needs for adjustments/ repairs and replaces defective parts as needed.

* Ensures new programs or machinery meet and conform with required specifications.

* Tests experimental models under simulated operating conditions for such purposes as development, standardization, and feasibility of design.

* Cleans and maintains machines, tools, and equipment including removing grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.

* Evaluates experimental procedures and recommends modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.

* Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency

Other:

* Provides guidance and coaching to less experienced machinists.

* Leads higher technical level projects and machinery operations.

* Establishes work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines.

* Advises clients about the materials being used for finished products.

* Confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

* None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent and related technical training.

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment which includes machining, fixture design, electronics, pneumatics and welding.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Advanced knowledge of and experience in effectively performing routine to complex machinist tasks which include operations, set-up, installation, programming, testing and evaluation of machines and equipment.

* Broad, in-depth technical knowledge related specifically to the business product.

* Experience in solving routine to complex technical problems/issues, driving corrective actions with minimal supervision and providing recommendations to improve processes.

* Ability to act as a resource to less experienced employees by providing guidance, training and mentoring.

* Demonstrates a broad understanding of production processes. Demonstrated skills and abilities associated with machinist tasks.

* Ability to function as a team while completing multiple tasks effectively with minimal supervision.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Above average computer literacy and math abilities.