Machinist C - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Machinist C

Job Code: 38534

Job Location: Huntsville, AL AMF South  

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off - 2nd Shift - 3:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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

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  Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications to determine the sequence of operations, required number of cuts, and appropriate setup and arrangement.

  
  


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  Use a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; perform shop computations; and assemble precision parts.

  
  


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  Fabricate piece parts per work instructions, drawings, and specifications using required machine tools.

  
  


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  Inspect piece parts in accordance with work instructions and drawing requirements.

  
  


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  Set up and operate machine tools.

  
  


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  Perform other related duties as assigned.

  
  


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  Use, adjust, clean, and properly store tools, machinery, and equipment.

  
  


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  Maintain records and reports related to equipment usage.

  
  


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  Ability to obtain a US Secret Security clearance.

  
  

Qualifications

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  Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

  
  

Preferred Additional Skills

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  Trade school certification or state-licensed Journeyman Machinist certification strongly preferred.

  
  


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  Manual machining experience preferred.

  
  


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  Working knowledge of setting up and operating milling machines and lathes.

  
  


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  Working knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, production plans, and work instructions.

  
  


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  Working knowledge of performing in-process inspection of finished parts using appropriate inspection and gauging equipment.

  
  


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  Knowledge of industry-applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.

  
  


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  Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, and machining principles and properties.

  
  


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  Proficiency in basic mathematical principles used to solve machining-related problems.

  
  


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  Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with employees at all levels.