Manual Machine Operator 1

Hunting; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunting in Texas is seeking a skilled machinist to perform manual machining and quality checks on parts. You will safely operate basic machines, read blueprints, adjust finishes, and verify conformance to specifications while maintaining equipment.

The role requires good measuring tool proficiency, attention to detail, and reliability in a demanding shop environment with safety gear required (steel-toe boots, protective eyewear).

Qualifications

• Learn to use and read measuring tools.
• Able to make adjustments to get desired finish on parts.
• Learn to single point internal and external threads and machining operations with moderate tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Able to successfully complete manual machining processes.
• Safely apply basic machine operations such as: single point turning, knurling, hole drilling, part marking, and basic threads.
• Use tooling priority list to meet on time delivery demands.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Maintain machines and communicate any machining issues with supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual machining

Safe machine operation

Reading blueprints

Detail oriented

Measuring tools knowledge

Team communication

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gages

Steel rules

Conversion charts

Job description

• Able to successfully complete manual machining processes.
• Safely apply basic machine operations such as: single point turning, knurling, hole drilling, part marking, and basic threads.
• Use tooling priority list to meet on time delivery demands.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Maintain machines and communicate any machining issues with supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Able to successfully complete manual machining processes.
• Safely apply basic machine operations such as: single point turning, knurling, hole drilling, part marking, and basic threads.
• Use tooling priority list to meet on time delivery demands.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Maintain machines and communicate any machining issues with supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Requirements

• Learn to use and read measuring tools.
• Able to make adjustments to get desired finish on parts.
• Learn to single point internal and external threads and machining operations with moderate tolerances.

Technical Requirements / Skills

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and make the safety coordinator aware of any unsafe situations.
• Able to grind basic cutting tools and drills.
• Able to use and read measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gages, steel rules, and conversion charts.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blue prints.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure and able to calculate figures such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Good hands-on mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Must be detail oriented

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to noise levels that maintain under standard levels. Proper protective equipment is required, including steel toe boots, and safety glasses. Earplugs are available.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (These vision requirements relate to obtaining a valid driver’s license and recognizing current Hazmat warning labels that are color-coded.)

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Authorized to work in United States.
• Able to meet ATF & regulatory security requirements.