Machinist B - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Machinist B

Job Code: 46036

Job Location: Huntsville, AL AMF South

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week – 2nd Shift

Job Description:

The position sets up and operates a variety of machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, and other equipment, to produce parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

Essential Functions:

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications to determine the sequence of operations, required number of cuts, and appropriate setup and arrangement.
• Use a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; perform shop computations; and assemble precision parts.
• Fabricate piece parts per work instructions, drawings, and specifications using required machine tools.
• Inspect piece parts in accordance with work instructions and drawing requirements.
• Set up and operate machine tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Use, adjust, clean, and properly store tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Maintain records and reports related to equipment usage.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and with CNC machining in an industrial/manufacturing environment, OR a post-secondary/Associate degree with a minimum of 0 to 2 years of related experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and with CNC machining in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Trade school certification or state-licensed Journeyman Machinist certification strongly preferred.
• Manual machining experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of setting up and operating milling machines and lathes.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, production plans, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of performing in-process inspection of finished parts using appropriate inspection and gauging equipment.
• Knowledge of industry-applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, and machining principles and properties.
• Proficiency in basic mathematical principles used to solve machining-related problems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with employees at all levels.