Job Description

**Summary

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The Machinist (Level 1) operates basic machining equipment (CNC and manual) to produce parts that meet print, quality, and safety requirements. This entry‑level role focuses on machine operation, basic offsets/adjustments under guidance, in‑process inspection, material handling, and accurate documentation. Works collaboratively with teammates to meet schedule, quality, and productivity goals in a fast‑paced environment.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Operate CNC lathes and/or mills and/or basic manual machines (e.g., drill press, Bridgeport, surface grinder) following established setups and work instructions.

• Make minor program or offset adjustments under supervision to maintain part quality.

• Load/unload parts, change basic tooling inserts, and conduct routine machine warm‑ups and checks.

• Read and interpret basic blueprints and manufacturing drawings (support provided for more complex prints).

• Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, Go/No‑Go gauges, height gauges, and indicators.

• Perform in‑process checks and document results accurately.

• Record labor, work order data, and inspection results as required.

• Follow ISO procedures and quality standards.

• Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, and machine safety practices.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and hazard‑free work area.

• Report unsafe conditions, malfunctioning equipment, or quality concerns promptly.

• Safely move material and parts; operate forklifts, jib/overhead cranes, and other lifting devices (training/certification provided if needed).

• Move raw material, finished parts, tooling, and fixtures as needed

• Communicate issues (quality, machine, material, documentation) promptly to leads or supervisors.

• Support basic problem‑solving and support process and quality improvement activities.

• Participate in training and skill-development activities to advance machining proficiency.

• Demonstrate reliable attendance and a learning mindset, complete assigned training and skill development.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and company objectives.

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• Complex setups, advanced troubleshooting, multi‑axis programming, and process optimization are typically performed by Level 2/3 Machinists or the Machining Lead.

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**Skills and Qualifications

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• Basic ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions (GD&T familiarity is a plus). Competent with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, Go/No‑Go gauges).

• Basic shop math (fractions/decimals, conversions); ability to learn speeds/feeds and tooling fundamentals.

• Computer literacy for data entry and viewing work instructions/prints.

• Strong attention to detail, quality focus, and accountability.

• Effective communicator; works well independently and within a team.

• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop toward higher‑level machinist responsibilities.

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**Education and/or Experience

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• High school diploma or GED required.

• Technical coursework, apprenticeship, or certificate in machining preferred.

• Prior machining experience helpful but not required; on‑the‑job training provided.

• Forklift/crane experience plus; certification will be provided if needed.

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**Physical Demands

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• Regularly stand, walk, reach, handle tools/parts, and communicate.

• Frequently bend, stoop, or kneel; lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

• Visual acuity required: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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**Mental Demands

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• Maintain focus and accuracy in a fast‑paced, schedule‑driven environment.

• Apply basic problem‑solving to routine issues; escalate complex problems promptly.

• Balance short‑term task completion with adherence to long‑term quality standards and procedures.

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**Work Environment

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• Manufacturing floor with exposure to moving mechanical parts, cutting fluids, and airborne particles.

• Noise levels range from moderate to loud; PPE required per area standards.

• May rotate between machines, shifts, or cells based on production needs.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Troubleshooting Skills
• G-Code
• Tape Measure Reading
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Machine Geometry & Alignment
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Horizontal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Makino, Niigata)
• Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis)