Job Title
Machinist 2 / Developing Machinist
Job Number
51-4041.00
Department
Operations
Reports to
Department Supervisor
Primary Position Objectives
Performs routine machining work independently but is not yet a fully skilled or advanced machinist.
Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Description of Duties
- Set up and operateconventional or CNC machines with limited supervision.
- Read and understand blueprints, drawings, and basic GD&T.
- Select and use appropriate cutting tools, work holding, speeds and feeds for routine jobs.
- Make basic machine offsets and adjustments to maintain dimensions.
- Use common inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators and comparators.
- Understand tolerances and dimensional requirements and recognize when a part is out of specification.
- Complete routine setups using established procedures but may need assistance with more complicated setups.
- Troubleshoot basic machining problems such as tool wear, poor finish, dimensional drift or chatter.
- Follow documented processes and quality requirements without constant supervision.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and keep the work area organized.
- Ask for assistance appropriately when encountering an unfamiliar drawing, material, machine setup or machining problem.
Other
- Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping standards.
- Observes Company processes and makes recommendations for improvement
- May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
- Performs other duties as may be required.
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills.
- Must be able to understand the process and make reasonable decisions within established parameters.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Ability to select appropriate tooling, make basic machine adjustments, and inspect work to specified tolerances.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to make independent judgment decisions.
Physical Requirements
- Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
- Manual dexterity is sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
- Physical ability to do work requires frequent stooping and bending.
- Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or move horizontally from
position-to-position.
- Ability to lift to 35 lbs. unassisted
The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job
