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Machinist

Western/Scott Fetzer Co.

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Cleveland, OH
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Job Summary:

In accordance with written and oral instruction, set-up and operate all shop machines, tools and equipment such as drill press, lathe, turret lathe, shaper, bridgeports, surface grinders, and milling machines. The work is special, prototype, short run in nature and usually close and exacting  

Organizational Relationships:

1.  Reports to: 

Leads/Supervisors/Other

2.  Directs:

 

3.  Other: 

 

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Authorities 

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
  • Measures, marks, and scribe’s dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
  • Effectively use shop packages to include, but not limited to, manufacturing orders, bills of        materials, routings, part prints, job layouts and quality alerts.
  • Use of grinding tools to meet varying conditions or materials.
  • Setting of proper feeds and speeds
  • Working to any tolerance specified within equipment limits.
  • Maintenance of die sets
  • Work-in-progress is done with little supervision. 
  • Final inspection on one’s own work
  • Instruct others on the use of equipment.
  • Keep equipment and area clean, orderly, and safe.
  • All other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

 

 

Basic Shop Math                  

using measuring devices, such as micrometers, calipers, go/no-go gages, and other inspection devices as needed.

Must be able to read blueprints and use micrometers, calipers, and other measuring devices

Skills/Ability to:

 

Effective communication skills

Ability to read blueprints.

Some judgement required to ensure performed assigned duties correctly and safely for self and others

Concentrated mental and visual attention and manual dexterity required

 

 

Acceptable Experience or Training:

 

 

1-3 years previous experience preferred

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

High school diploma or GED. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to push or pull up to 70 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to bend and twist 

 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Machine shop environment. Maybe be exposed to dust, sand, and dirt. Must wear required PPE