Machinist

Mirion Technologies, Inc.; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirion Technologies, Inc. in Florham Park, NJ seeks a Machinist to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and NC machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. You will read blueprints, measure and mark dimensions, select tools, and verify tolerances.

You will also run trials, adjust controls, install parts, and collaborate with engineers and production staff to resolve machining issues while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent, or six months to one year related experience/training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals to determine dimensions and setup.
• Measure and mark dimensions on material as guides for machining.
• Select and align holding fixtures, cutting tools, and attachments on machines.
• Set controls for speed, feed, coolant, and depth of cut.
• Observe machine operation, detect malfunctions, and adjust as needed.
• Verify finished workpiece conformance to specifications.
• Set up and run trials to verify accuracy of machine settings.
• Verify dimensions and alignment of assemblies and install machined parts.
• Weld parts as required and test operation for functionality.
• Develop part specifications from general descriptions and drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to resolve machining problems.
• Follow instructions and request help when needed.
• Handle additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Interpret specs

Verbal communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Machinist sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machiningcenters to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties:

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determinedimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guidesfor subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materialson machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, anddepth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine controlmedia.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining andadjusts 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 programmedcontrol data.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operationof unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to befabricated.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining orassembly problems.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Additional tasks/projects, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speakeffectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra andgeometry.
• Should be highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Strong verbal communication skills needed to respond to others and questions appropriately andprofessionally.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions. Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Must be dependable; consistently arrive at work and be on time.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English: ability to read and interpret documents such as safetyrules, operating and maintenance instructions, company policies, etc.
• Should have a positive attitude and be a team player.