Manual Machinist

TECOMET; Wrightstown (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TECOMET is seeking a Manual Machinist to perform diversified machinist work on irregular shapes and alloys, including stainless steel. You will setup and operate manual mills, lathes, and grinders per engineering drawings, rework parts, and document processes as required.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in a machine shop, proficiency with blueprints, calipers, micrometers, and physical readiness to lift up to 50 pounds. A high school diploma is required and welding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and drawings accurately.
• Able to read calipers, micrometer, and height gauges.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Detail oriented, efficient, and able to multi-task.
• Welding experience is desirable.
• Work under general supervision and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge, set up and operation of manual machinery (milling, lathe, drill press, grinder) per specs.
• Rework parts per print with written/verbal instructions.
• Maintain production by completing scheduled work on time.
• Inspect components to ensure form, fit, and function to specs.
• Complete routings and inspection reports; document time entries.
• Maintain material and hardware inventory; assist maintenance as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop fixtures and tooling sheets.
• Support other production areas when required; keep area clean and safe.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Caliper reading

Micrometer reading

Trade mathematics

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Welding experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Drill press

Gun drill

Surface grinder

Hand tools

Fixtures

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.