Cylinder Machinist

Responsibilities

• Review drawings manual, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finish work piece and setup requirements.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Operate a manual lathe.
• Cut I.D. and O.D. metric and standard threads.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Operate and maintain profile I.D. grinder.
• Operate both mig and tig welding techniques.
• Operate and maintain precision lapping equipment.
• Properly use precision measurement tools such as micrometers, depth gauges, and calipers.
• Operate and maintain anti-wear coating tanks.
• Operate and maintains all machine shop equipment, using safe work practices and conduct.
• Clean, organize, and maintain the Shop and Shop equipment.
• Interface with technicians to insure quality parts are produced.
• Train and mentor machinist level one.
• Select proper tooling and interface with the purchasing department to maintain tooling stock levels.  
• Select proper materials to be machined.
• Hold tolerance to within +/- 0.0002”
• Help with the selection of new equipment.   
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

General Education and Experience

• Education—Trade/technical school preferred, CNC Machinist Certification, H.S. Diploma minimum.
• Experience—2-3 years set-up and operating manual mills and lathes; ability to use measuring instruments including micrometers and calipers; familiarity with metric system of measurement.
• Physical Dexterity—Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.  Position stands 95 to 100% of the workday.