Machinist II (Weekend Shift)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to install and maintain precision machinery. This role involves troubleshooting, fabricating parts, and ensuring that machinery operates according to technical specifications. Ideal candidates will have experience with CNC mills and lathes, along with a strong understanding of machining processes. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the production of high-quality components and instruments, all while working in a supportive environment that values technical skills and manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in operating CNC machinery.
• Knowledge of machining procedures and metal properties.

Responsibilities

• Installs and troubleshoots machinery according to blueprints.
• Fabrics and modifies parts for machine tools.

Skills

CNC Mills Operation

G&M Codes Understanding

Machining Measurement Equipment

Mathematical Skills

Technical Expertise

Manual Dexterity

Physical Stamina

Leadership Skills

Education

Associate's Degree/Technical Training

Tools

Lathes

Milling Machines

Shapers

Grinders

Job description

Overview

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, modified, repaired, and moved machinery and equipment to ensure that it meets technical specifications. Fabricates metal parts for prototype equipment based on drawings. Programs PLCs (programmable logic controllers).

Major Position Responsibilities

• 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 to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience operating CNC Mills and/or Lathes.
• Basic understanding of 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.