Job Summary:
Operate various machine tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies.
Special Skills:
Basic mechanical aptitude. Ability to understand, perform and retain various job-related training and operational and safety procedures. Ability to work well with others in a team effort.
Work Performed:
- Record all data necessary to produce expected service and/ or design results, including sizing and illustrations.
- Use measuring devices and techniques correctly to assure proper sizings.
- Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes (e.g., horizontal and vertical mills and horizontal boring mills).
- Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment.
- Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed.
- Understand materials and applications as required.
- Perform various welding operations, including setup and use of MIG, TIG torch and ARC welders.
- Set up and perform tool-post grinding operations (e.g., precision surface facing), broaching procedures, and babbitt bearing work.
- Use various hand-held and stationary power and non power tools, including but not limited to: band saws, belt sanders, hand grinders, files, etc.
- Lift, tighten, adjust and/ or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and/ or to observe safety precautions.
- Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection).
- Keep work area neat and clean as directed by supervisor.
- Assist other machinists in department with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor or shop manager.
- Assist other shop departments with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor and shop manager.
- Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
