Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist responsible for planning, setting up, operating, and adjusting conventional machining equipment to produce precision components, tooling, fixtures, and gauges from engineering drawings and specifications.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of machining experience.
• Experience planning machining assignments, layouts, setups, and operating sequences.
• Experience setting up and operating manual and conventional machine tools.
• Ability to set up and operate manual mills, lathes, jig bores, band saws, and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, process sheets, and sketches.
• Experience interpreting dimensions, tolerances, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience cutting and shaping metal to precision dimensions.
• Experience selecting, aligning, and securing fixtures, cutting tools, and workpieces.
• Experience making tool and machine adjustments during machining operations.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100 quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of Kaizen continuous improvement practices.
• Experience manufacturing jigs, fixtures, dies, molds, machine tools, cutting tools, gauges, and production tooling.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan machining assignments, layouts, setups, and work sequences.
• Set up, operate, and adjust manual and conventional machining equipment.
• Machine components from engineering drawings, process sheets, and sketches.
• Review dimensions and tolerances to determine appropriate setups and machining sequences.
• Select and install holding fixtures, cutting tools, and materials.
• Manufacture jigs, fixtures, dies, molds, gauges, cutting tools, and production tooling.
• Perform precision cutting, shaping, and machining operations.
• Verify machined dimensions and tolerances against drawing requirements.
• Apply GD&T requirements during machining and inspection activities.
• Operate manual mills, lathes, jig bores, band saws, and related shop equipment.
• Support manufacturing activities in accordance with applicable ISO and AS9100 requirements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methods where applicable.

Pay Details: $38.00 to $42.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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