Manual Machinist

• Setting up and operating manual machine shop equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, boring machines, saws, presses, and specialty portable machines

• Performing machining operations such as turning, facing, threading, grooving, drilling, knurling, and cutting to precise tolerances

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, templates, and technical documents

• Selecting appropriate speeds, feeds, tooling, and setups based on material and job requirements

• Inspecting finished work using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges

• Troubleshooting machining processes and adjust equipment to maintain quality standards

• Repairing, dismantling, and reassembling mechanical components and machinery

• Performing MIG and/or stick welding as needed for fabrication and repair

• Sharpening, replacing, and maintaining cutting tools and grinding wheels

• Conducting preventative and reactive maintenance on shop equipment

• Operating overhead cranes and forklifts to transport materials safely

• Creating or modifying custom components as required

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Performing work in indoor and outdoor industrial environments, including confined spaces when necessary

• Communicating effectively with team members, supervisors, and customers

• Traveling to customer job sites as required and support field machining assignments

• Following all company safety policies and quality procedures