Manual Machinist Operator

Position Overview:

The machinist will be responsible for operating several manual machines to produce a variety of precision parts to support our growing sales of industrial drying equipment and systems. The right candidate will be a team player who has a willingness to learn how to machine a wide variety of parts.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Setting up and operating large horizontal lathe to machine cast iron and stainless-steel precision parts
• Reading engineering drawings and job orders to determine specifications and tooling instructions
• Measuring dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
• Keep work area clean maintain equipment in proper working order
• Familiarity with carpentry machinery and tools
  • Table saw, radial arm saw, drill presses, sanding, ect
• Ability to use tape measure for fabrication of pieces
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Ability to read engineering drawings
• At least two years’ experience with manual machining tools
• Problem solver that can multi-task
• Ability to work without supervision while also working within larger team
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Vocational, technical or high school education