Manual Machinist

TECOMET; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

TECOMET in Jenkintown, PA is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to perform diversified work on stainless steel and other alloys. You will set up and operate manual machines, read engineering drawings, and produce parts to exacting tolerances.

Minimum 3 years in a machine shop, proficiency with gauges and inspection tools, and the ability to document processes while maintaining a clean, safe workspace are required. Team collaboration with engineering and maintenance is essential to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years machine shop experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience reading blueprints, prints, or drawings and performing inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual machines (milling, lathe, drill press, grinders) per engineering drawings.
• Rework parts per print with written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain production by completing scheduled work on time.
• Inspect components and assemblies to ensure dimensions and fit.
• Complete routings, inspection reports, and time/documentation records.
• Document time entries and keep shop-floor packets current.
• Maintain material and hardware inventory.
• Assist maintenance with machine repairs and fixture development with engineering.
• Support other production areas when needed and ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Calipers

Micrometer

Height gauges

MS Office

Data entry

Welding experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Drill press

Gun drill

Surface grinder

Hand tools

Presses

Inspection tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Manual Machinist performs unusual, specialty and highly diversified machinists work of irregular shapes and alloys such as stainless steel. Will be responsible for machining, light finishing, and miscellaneous work assignments and duties as assigned using knowledge of commonly used machining concepts, practices, and procedures. Must know how to use hand tools.

Principle Responsibilities

• Knowledge, set up and operation of manual machinery including, but not limited to, milling machines, lathes, drill press, gun drill, surface grinder, all types of hand tools, and miscellaneous presses in accordance with engineering drawing specifications.
• Reworks parts as per print, with written and verbal instructions.
• Maintains production by completing scheduled work on-time as per the schedule.
• Inspects components, subassemblies, and final assemblies to ensure proper form, fit, and function in addition to meeting all dimensional criteria.
• Completes all documentation including routings, and inspection reports as required.
• Documents time entry into computer and ensure all work in process is properly identified and shop floor packets are kept current.
• Maintains inventory of material and hardware
• Assist maintenance with repair of machine parts
• Work directly with engineering to develop fixtures for production and process sheets for tooling
• Assists in other areas of the production department when needed.
• Reacts to situations that occur during the assembly process to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintains a clean, safe, well-organized work area at all times
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• Minimum 3 years machine shop experience required, preferably in an engineering environment using the majority of the equipment listed above

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, work orders or written instructions
• Able to read blueprints for finish specifications and critical dimensions.
• Ability to read calipers, micrometer, optical comparator, height gauges and other inspection tools as needed.
• Use of trade mathematics;
• Experienced in a manufacturing facility.Detail oriented and efficient; able to multi-task.
• Welding experience is desirable.
• Able to work under general supervision and follow instructions.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent data entry skills

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.