Sr Machinist

JOB SUMMARY

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. Lead and train other machinists as required by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, saws, etc.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Maintains and cleans machining equipment.
• Creates tooling and holding fixtures as required to fabricate parts.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required)

MUST BE A US PERSON: Us Citizen or legal Permanent Resident

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

LEVEL: 3

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and 8 - 10 years related experience and/or training. Qualified candidate will have 8+ years' operating and setting-up Conventional and CNC Lathes, Mills and other machine shop equipment. Certifications in Machining desired. AA degree a plus. Will work independently, produce quality parts and be able to inspect own work. Must have training in CNC machining, inspection techniques and shop safety. Requires experience with handling precision machine parts, metal finishes and assemblies

The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $98,429-$164,140. The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $98,429-$164,140. The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $98,429-$164,140. The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/cert. education and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $39.39 - $65.64