Machinist

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation is seeking a machinist responsible for laying out, planning, and executing complex machining tasks. You will set up and operate a range of machine and hand tools to fabricate parts and assemble moving components.

Reading blueprints and inspecting work ensures conformance to specifications and the creation of necessary templates and fixtures. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, safety, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with machinist training or OJT.
• Ability to read blueprints and inspect work.
• Capable of planning and executing complex machinist tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and plan complex machinist work.
• Set up and operate machine and hand tools to complete fabrication and assembly.
• Read blueprints, inspect work, and create templates and fixtures.
• Follow SOPs and safety rules; complete paperwork and data entries.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement & inspection

Planning machinist work

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

High school diploma with machinist training (OTJ or formal)

Tools

Machine tools

Hand tools

Jigs & fixtures

Measuring tools (micrometer, calipers)

Job description

• High school degree and formal or OJT training in machinist field.
• Lays out and plans complex machinist work and sets up and operates a variety of machine and hand tools to carry through to completion the fabrication of parts and machines, and the subsequent assembly and fitting of dissimilar and moving parts, Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings, inspects machine shop work, and makes templates and necessary jigs, fixtures, and holding devices.
• This position includes such duties as, but not limited too:
• Determines method and sequence of machine and hand operations selects appropriate speeds, feeds, coolants in accordance with nature of operation and type of metal used; sets up machine tools by positioning, squaring up and attaching jigs, fixtures, chucks, vises, dividing heads, etc. to machine tables, spindles or ways, using indicators as necessary; grinds tools to obtain proper cutting tools to turn, face drill, bore, shape, etc. to required dimensions; measures work periodically using venire, micrometer or spring calipers, height rings, plug or contour gauges to assure conformance to specifications stipulated by blueprint or required by the nature of the next operation.
• Makes templates to blueprint specifications for parts involving compound curves and complex shapes using filing machines, files and measuring instruments.
• Makes tools, cutters and gauges according to blueprint specifications, as required, by shaping, heat treating and grinding for proper clearance and fit.
• Understand and follow SOP, Slash, PDC, SDS and any other applicable specifications.
• Complete respective paperwork and computer entries as necessary.
• Adhere consistently to safety practices.
• Adhere continuously to housekeeping standards.
• Meet or exceed daily output goal.
• Stand, walk bend, lift, etc. as required.