Precision Machinist: Blueprint-to-Part Fabrication

Ward-Kraft, Inc.; Fort Scott (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward-Kraft, Inc. in Fort Scott, Kansas, is seeking a motivated machinist to fabricate precision parts and instruments, and to repair metal and plastic components by reading blueprints and programming heavy machinery.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, can set up drills, grinders, mills and lathes, and operate micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills to calculate tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering schematics/blueprints.
• Set up machinery including drills, grinders, mills and lathes.
• Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and thread gauges.
• Problem solving, self-starter attitude, detail oriented, able to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate precision parts and instruments as per blueprints.
• Repair precision metal and plastic components by interpreting drawings and operating heavy machinery.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Communication (written)

Communication (verbal)

Dependable

Energetic

Follow directions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Thread gauges

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Drills

Job description

Ward-Kraft, Inc. in Fort Scott, Kansas, is seeking a motivated machinist to fabricate precision parts and instruments, and to repair metal and plastic components by reading blueprints and programming heavy machinery.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, can set up drills, grinders, mills and lathes, and operate micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.