Manual Machinist

TECOMET; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TECOMET is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist in New Jersey. You will operate and setup manual milling machines, lathes, drill presses and surface grinders to produce precision parts from stainless steel and other alloys.

You will rework parts per prints and maintain documentation, while coordinating with engineering on fixtures and tooling needs. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years in a machine shop, be proficient with blueprints, calipers, micrometers and other inspection tools, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years machine shop experience in an engineering environment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints for finish specifications and critical dimensions.
• Welding experience is desirable.
• Excellent data entry skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual machinery including milling machines, lathes, drill press, surface grinder and related tools.
• Rework parts per print with written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain production schedules and ensure on-time completion.
• Inspect components to verify form, fit, and function per drawings.
• Document routings, inspection reports and time entries accurately.
• Assist in fixture development with engineering and support tooling processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and follow supervisor guidance.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

Reading calipers

Reading micrometer

Reading optical comparator

Height gauges

Trade mathematics

Detail oriented

Data entry

Welding experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Optical comparator

Height gauges

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.