Manual Machinist

TECOMET; Jobstown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TECOMET in New Jersey is seeking a Manual Machinist to perform specialty machining on irregular shapes and alloys, with responsibilities for setup, operation, inspection, and documentation. The role requires reading blueprints, handling hand tools, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Preferred candidates have 3+ years in a machine shop, with strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a production environment. Welding experience is a plus; MS Office skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years machine shop experience preferred, engineering environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, sketches, work orders or written instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machinery including milling machines, lathes, drill press, and surface grinder.
• Rework parts as per print, with written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain production by completing scheduled work on-time as per the schedule.
• Inspect components, subassemblies, and final assemblies to ensure proper form, fit, and function.
• Complete routings and inspection reports, and document time entries.
• Maintain inventory of material and hardware; assist in fixture/tooling development.
• Work with engineering to develop fixtures for production and process sheets for tooling.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Calipers & micrometer

Trade mathematics

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Welding (desirable)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.