Manual Machinist

Position: MANUAL MACHINIST Reports To: Manufacturing Manager

Department: Machinist Supervises: Individual Contributor

Classification: Non-Exempt Payrate/Salary: DOE

Employment Type: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri: 6:00am – 3:00pm

(Saturdays by invitation only)

• Follow all written and verbal operating procedures and instructions.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Uses gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Uses precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, chop saw, band saw, push and pull broaches and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.
• Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites.
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures, and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Recognizes, deploys, and properly uses inserts, fixtures, and tooling.
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
• Ability to track parts and jobs in system.
• Utilizes and abides by safety procedures.
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Always abide by all safety standards
• May be asked to perform other duties as required by business needs.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Able to inspect work product with a variety of gage instruments.

• Time management and deadline driven skills Promote and ensure a safe working environment by demonstrating consistent adherence to BLUSA’s safety policies.
• Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Possess a working knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing to achieve continuous production improvements.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, method sheets, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work overtime as needed when business demands require.

• Must be able to follow directions.
• Need basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
• Able to work independently to meet production expectations.

Education /Experience:

• 3 years of related experience
• General knowledge of:
  1. Estimating time and materials for machine jobs
  2. Metals and the quality and machinability and uses of metals, alloys and other materials
  3. Machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
  4. Design techniques, tools and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans and drawings.

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required.
• 2-year technical school degree or Completion of an Apprenticeship Program is preferred.
• 5 - 7 years of experience of setting up, proving out, and operating CNC turning, and/or milling machines, including making program edits and tool offsets and compensations.
• Must be able to work from blueprints, sketches, oral, or written instructions with minimal supervision or technical guidance.
• Must have the skills, ability, and desire to train others as requested.
• Possess a working knowledge of typical shop inspection equipment such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, bore gages, CMM’s, and be proficient with all inspection methodologies.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), metal cutting principles, tooling, and thread nomenclature is required.
• Must be capable of performing basic Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry calculations to solve routine machining problems.

Physical Requirements: Includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators.

• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.