Toolroom Machinist

Greystone of Lincoln; North Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystone of Lincoln in North Providence, Rhode Island is looking for a skilled individual to analyze specifications and operate machine tools. The role involves fabricating and repairing parts using various machine tools.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least six months of related experience. Strong mathematical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or equivalent desired.
• Six months to one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform basic algebra and geometry calculations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications and determine materials required.
• Operate machine tools to fabricate parts.
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Machine tool operation

Blueprint interpretation

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

Summary

Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. Required to give input to design but may be required to design simple fixtures and jigs.
• Orders material and tooling required to complete job.
• Measures, marks, and scribes raw material for machining.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to machine parts.
• Verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable.

Education / Experience / Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school desired.
• Six months to one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.