Manual Machinist
Core
Set up and operate machine tools to manufacture and recondition component parts to customer and industry standards.
Role type
Manual Machinist
Builds
Component parts for customers and OEMs
Domain
Manufacturing / Metalworking
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Precision metal cutting, grinding, shaping, and fitting; Interpreting mechanical drawings and blueprints; Operating I.D./O.D. Grinder, Turret Lathe, Engine Lathe, Knee Mill, Radial Drill, Horizontal Boring Mill, Vertical Boring Mill, and Planer Mill; Holding close tolerances; Conducting component inspections; Designing setups and methods; Instructing shop personnel on machining techniques; Operating jib cranes and forklifts
Preferred skills
Improving methods for higher quality and reduced costs; Assisting in maintenance diagnosis and repair
Technologies
None explicitly listed beyond machine types
Responsibilities
Perform layouts, set up, and operate conventional machine tools; Read and interpret drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; Design setups and methods where none exist; Instruct other shop personnel in proper machining techniques; Improve methods for higher quality and improved costs; Assist maintenance in diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance; Operate jib cranes and forklifts as directed
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC