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Machinist

Ruston, LA, USA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

Core

Sets up, operates, and adjusts conventional or automatic machines (lathes, drill presses, grinders) to create replacement and new parts, make repairs to metal parts, and build experimental apparatus or prototype equipment.

Role type

Machinist

Builds

Replacement parts, new metal parts, repaired equipment, experimental apparatus, and prototype equipment

Domain

Manufacturing / Metalworking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work

Required skills

Precision machining operations, blueprint and drawing interpretation, dimensional calculation and tolerance analysis, machine tool maintenance, metal properties knowledge, mathematics application, fixture and tooling design, hydraulic/electrical system installation, sheet metal and Lexan fabrication

Preferred skills

CAD and/or CAM software proficiency, use of specific mills (Acer, Proto Track), working sketches preparation

Technologies

Lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders, micrometers, Vernier calipers, CAD, CAM, Acer mills, Proto Track mills

Responsibilities

Machine parts to specifications using machine tools; measure and test completed units for defects; monitor machine feed and speed; study blueprints to determine operation sequences; design fixtures and tooling; test experimental models under simulated conditions; install repaired parts and new equipment.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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