Manual Machinist

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

Job summary

An innovative company in the safety systems sector is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate mills for fabricating metallic and non-metallic parts. This role involves interpreting blueprints, measuring dimensions, and ensuring the accuracy of machined components. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to protecting lives through advanced safety solutions. If you have a passion for precision and a background in machining, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Bridgeport or Prototrak machines.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications accurately.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mills to fabricate parts as per specifications.
• Measure and verify dimensions for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Machining

Measurement Skills

Problem Solving

Tool Setup

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