Precision Machinist - Prototyping & Custom Parts

Motion

Ruston (LA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Motion Industries seeks skilled machinists to set up, operate, and adjust machine tools for precision parts fabrication. You will work from drawings, inspect parts with precision instruments, and ensure conformity to specifications while maintaining equipment.

Opportunities to design fixtures and contribute to experimental projects may arise. The role requires knowledge of metals, CAD/CAM software, mathematics, and the ability to fabricate sheet metal and Lexan parts.

Qualifications

Knowledge of various metals and measurements used in machining processes required.
Knowledge of machinist, CAD and/or CAM software required.
Knowledge of mathematics and its application required.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods required.
Knowledge of monitoring gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly required.
Capable to independently fabricate parts out of sheet metal and Lexan.

Responsibilities

Machine parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, shapers or grinders.
Set up, adjust or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
Measure, examine or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
Calculate dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or Vernier calipers.
Monitor feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
Study drawings or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations.