Machinist

Scientific Tool; Lyncourt (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Tool in New York, NY seeks an experienced machinist to operate lathes, mills and CNC equipment to fabricate metal and non-metal parts. You will review drawings, set up machines, measure parts, deburr, and ensure conformance to specifications.

The role requires careful setup, inspection, and adherence to safety and maintenance schedules. Responsibilities include first-part verification, adjusting controls for correct speeds and feeds, and performing routine machine maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in machinist capacity preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints/sketches/drawings to determine dimensions and sequence of operations.
• Set up and operate mills, lathes, CNC machines to fabricate parts.
• Measure and mark dimensions; ensure tolerances per drawing.
• Select and secure fixtures and tools; adjust speeds/feeds/depths.
• Inspect finished parts and deburr; perform basic maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Machining setup

Tools

Mills

Lathes

CNC machines

Measuring tools

Job description

Description

Summary

Operate and maintain lathe and milling machines. Review drawings or samples to ensure accurate production; take precise measurements for cutting/shaping tasks using appropriate machine settings. Set up & operate conventional, special purpose, computer numerical control (CNC) machines such as mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, shapers, broaches to fabricate metallic, non-metallic parts.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Studies blueprints/sketches/drawings/manuals/specifications/sample part to determine dimension/tolerances of finished work piece/sequence of operations/set-up requirements
• Measures/marks/scribes dimensions/reference points on material/work piece as guides for subsequent machining
• Selects/aligns/secures holding fixtures/cutting tools/attachments/accessories/materials on machines such as mills/lathes/jig borers/grinders/shapers
• Calculates/sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed/feed/coolant flow/depth/angle of cut or enters commands to retrieve/input/edit computerized machine control media
• Starts/observes machine operation to detect malfunctions/out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls/control media as requiredManufactures first part and secures first piece approval before commencing production run
• Verifies finished work piece to specifications/maintains all required by control plan
• Deburs all work produced
• Sets up/operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings/programmed data
• Cleans machine/tooling/parts/work area at completion of job/day end
• Performs machine maintenance according to designated schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5 years' experience in machinist capacity preferred