Machinist II

The L.S. Starrett Company; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm based in Athol, Massachusetts, is seeking a Machinist to complete the setup, operation, gaging, and adjustment of various machines used to produce precision parts. Candidates should have a minimum of a high school diploma and 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include following safety standards, machining to specifications, and inspecting completed units. Strong skills in math, blueprint reading, and technical expertise are required, along with the physical stamina to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Must perform work under direct supervision.
• Requires ability to handle basic issues and refer complex problems to higher-level staff.
• Possesses a beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and machine standard work.
• Setup equipment including tooling and material changes.
• Machining parts to specifications with various machine tools.
• Inspect completed units for defects.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Blueprint reading

Gaging knowledge

Technical expertise

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary: Complete the setup, operation, gaging, and adjustment of various types of conventional or automatic

Job Summary: Complete the setup, operation, gaging, and adjustment of various types of conventional or automatic machines used to produce precision parts and instruments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to follow safety and machine standard work.
• Setup of equipment through first piece inspection including tooling and material changes.
• Machines parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Handling of raw materials and finished goods.
• Communication with co-workers, team leads, inspectors, and management
• Measures, examines, and inspects completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.

Qualifications

• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
• Mathematical skills.
• Blueprint reading
• Gaging knowledge
• Technical expertise.
• Manual dexterity.
• Physical Stamina. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Solid communication and math skills required

Years Of Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Experience
• Machinist II position requires blueprint reading, math calculations (shop math), tool changes, offset changes, material changes, and overall machine setup from start to finish resulting in parts that meet print specification.