Manual Machinist

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Manual Machinist is responsible for creating quality parts produced on manually controlled machines such as but not limited to lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, shapers, gear cutting, honing, drilling and other machines and equipment according to company plans, blueprints, and other diagrams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Under the direction of a Lead Hand, responsible for quality parts produced on manually controlled machines such as but limited lathes, milling, gear cutting, drilling and grinder machines.
 Reading blueprints or job orders for product specifications: dimensions, tolerances, tooling instructions, fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, sequence of operations, and positioning of tools.
 Communicates with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
 Setup and operation of conventional lathes, milling, drilling, gear cutting and grinder machines.
 Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
 Ensuring that parts are created in a timely manner according to the schedule provided, and according to the quality standards of the organization.
 Verify dimensions of machined part or tooling using micrometers, verniers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, or other specialized measuring instruments.
 Report deviations from specifications and tolerances to supervisor.
 Assists with Quality Control.
 Cross train to learn other types of machinery to have multiple skills.
 Performing other duties as required by the Supervisor.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), regulations, and internal health and safety policies and procedures
 Help create a healthy work environment by not condoning, participating in or reporting, as you become aware, any harassment, discrimination, gossiping or unfair treatment of anyone.

EDUCATION:

 High school diploma or GED required.
 Certificate or prior working knowledge in a aerospace machine shop, an asset.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

 Must have minimum 2 years’ experience operating manually controlled machines such as lathes, milling, shapers, drilling, gear cutting and grinder machines in a manufacturing environment.
 Knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with a good understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensions.
 Good knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

 Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
 Skill in the operation of machine tools and the use of precision measuring devices.
 Ability to apply machinist craft techniques, processes and principles.
 Able to work under pressure.
 Ability to troubleshoot any problems that might come up while operating the machine.
 Ability to select cutting tools, read blueprints, specifications, manuals and work procedures.
 Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
 Ability to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
 Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Salary Range: $24 to $28 per hour

***Only qualified candidates who meet all of the requirements will be contacted for interview. Thank you and good luck with your search!