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The Manual Machinist is performs unusual, difficult and highly diversified machinist work of irregular shapes and alloys. The role responsible for machining, light finishing, and miscellaneous work assignments and duties as assigned using knowledge of commonly-used machining concepts, practices, and procedures and how to use hand tools.

The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet’s principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge, set up and operation of manual machinery including, but not limited, to milling machines, lathes, drill press, gun drill, surface grinder, all types of hand tools, and miscellaneous presses in accordance with engineering drawing specifications.

• Reworks parts as per print, with written and verbal instructions.

• Maintains production by completing scheduled work on-time as per the schedule.

• Inspects components, subassemblies, and final assemblies to ensure proper form, fit, and function in addition to meeting all dimensional criteria.

• Completes all documentation including routings, and inspection reports as required.

• Documents time entry into computer and ensure all work in process is properly identified and shop floor packets are kept current.

• Maintains inventory of material and hardware

• Assist maintenance with repair of machine parts

• Work directly with engineering to develop fixtures for production and process sheets for tooling

• Assists in other areas of the production department when needed.

• Reacts to situations that occur during the assembly process to ensure on-time delivery.

• Maintains a clean, safe, well-organized work area at all times

• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Educational/Training Requirement:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years machine shop experience required, preferably in an engineering environment using the majority of the equipment listed above

Licenses/Certifications:

• NA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, work orders or written instructions

• Able to read blueprints for finish specifications and critical dimensions.

• Ability to read calipers, micrometer, optical comparator, height gauges and other inspection tools as needed.

• Use of trade mathematics;

• Experienced in a manufacturing facility.

• Detail oriented and efficient; able to multi-task.

• Welding experience is desirable.

• Able to work under general supervision and follow instructions.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office

• Excellent data entry skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Protected Veterans / Disabilities / Drug Free Workplace