Machinist II (2nd Shift)

Installs, modifies, moves, troubleshoots, repairs and dismantles machinery and equipment according to requisition documentation, layout plans, blueprints or other drawings | Prepares installation site by constructing foundations and aligns and fastens machinery to the foundation using hoists, dollies, rollers, trucks, tools, squares, rules and micrometers | Performs operational tests on newly installed, modif ied, repaired and moved machinery and equipment to ensure that it meets technical specif ications | Fabricates metal parts for prototype equipment based on drawings | Programs PLCs (programmable logic controllers)

* Assists with the installation, operation, testing, and adjustment of various types of conventional or automatic machines used to produce precision parts and instruments.
* Fabricates and modifies parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
* Machines parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
* Measures, examines, and tests completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's Degree/Technical Training
• 2-4 Years Experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience operating CNC Mills and/or Lathes.
• Basic understanding G&M Codes
• Knowledge of insert wear.
• Ability to change your own tooling (inserts)
• Ability to use machining measurement equipment (i.e. calipers, depth mics, etc.)
• Mathematical skills.
• Technical expertise.
• Manual dexterity.
• Physical Stamina.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Leadership skills.