Manual Machinist

Humanetics Group - Humanetics; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate mills for fabricating both metallic and non-metallic parts. This role involves interpreting blueprints, selecting tools, and ensuring the accuracy of machined components. You will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of quality and precision in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for machining and a keen eye for detail, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative safety solutions that protect lives across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Bridgeport or Prototrak.
• Ability to change metric to standard measurement.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mills to fabricate parts.
• Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specifications.

Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Machining

Measurement Skills

Programming CNC Machines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bridgeport

Prototrak

Job description

Humanetics Safety is the pioneer of safety systems used across the automotive, aerospace, defense and transport sectors. It is the market leader in the design and manufacture of the iconic crash test dummies, the world most biofidelic anthropomorphic test devices, and a leader in Active Safety test solutions, crash test equipment and calibration platforms that are used to ensure humans are protected at moments of need. Our hardware devices have exact match digital twins and integrated software platforms that provide customers with powerful solutions to maximize the productivity of their crash test programs. Protecting humans in a world in perpetual motion.

Role Purpose: Sets up and operates mills and fabricates metallic and non-metallic parts.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, or others to resolve machining or problems.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Significant Role Requirements:

• Ability to change metric to standard measurement
• Ability to program and set up jobs
• Minimum 2 years Bridgeport or Prototrak experience
• Own own tools

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of two years experience.

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Humanetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer