Machinist

This position performs a variety of skilled or semiskilled physical tasks within machinist activities. Work is mostly supervised and fits a pattern that has been established and explained before work is started. Work may be observed and reviewed both during its performance and upon completion. Under this concept, the difficulty and variety of work increases. Employees may be assigned to the next class of machinist based on ones ability and a position becoming vacant. There is no supervision over others. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Under guidance of supervisor operates a variety of manual equipment Operates the centerless grinder, cylindrical grinder, milling machine and support equipment. Set up and operates surface grinder for all grinding operations. Operate the core drill. Complete basic set-ups for the equipment listed above. Operate the waxing oven Operate the Bridgeport Under guidance of supervisor does layout work and dresses all wheels for grinder with required forms. Use fixtures for grinding. Grinds and squares up parts and grinds all parts to designated lengths. Grinds most forms required, maintaining tolerances specified on prints. Using cut-off wheel, slices parts to specified tolerances. Checks all work using Micrometers, Vernier, gauging devices, indicator and surface plate maintaining tolerances specified. Accurately records all information. Performs routine maintenance and keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly. Responsible for all tools and fixtures used in work area. Performs all ancillary duties. Observes all health and safety regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Must have machinists tools. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Must be able to read and verbally converse in the English language. Must be able to read basic blueprints. Must have 1-2 years' experience MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. COMPETENCIES: Technical Skills Accesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others; ideas and tries new thing. Teamwork balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others; views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyones efforts to succeed. Ethics Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Must be able to comprehend work instructions. COMPUTER SKILLS None required