Manual Machinist

TECOMET; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TECOMET in Warminster, PA is seeking a Manual Machinist to perform unusual and highly diversified machining of stainless steel and other alloys. You will operate manual milling machines, lathes, drill presses and assorted hand tools, following engineering drawings and specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, using calipers/micrometers and other inspection tools, maintaining quality and on-time production, plus documenting work and supporting engineering on fixtures.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Knowledge, set up and operation of manual machinery including milling machines, lathes, drill press, gun drill, surface grinder, and other hand tools as per engineering drawings.
• Reworks parts as per print, with written and verbal instructions.
• Maintains production by completing scheduled work on-time as per the schedule.
• Inspects components and assemblies to ensure proper form, fit, and function and meets dimensional criteria.
• Documents time entry into computer and ensures shop floor packets are current.
• Maintains inventory of material and hardware.
• Assist maintenance with repair of machine parts.
• Work with engineering to develop fixtures and process sheets for tooling.
• Assist in other areas of the production department as needed.
• Responds to production issues to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Performs other duties or projects as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Read blueprints/drawings

Read calipers/micrometers

Detail oriented

Data entry

Ability to multi-task

Welding experience (desirable)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Optical comparator

Height gauges

Trade mathematics

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.