Machinist C - 3rd Shift

Job Title: Machinist C

Job Code: 41741

Job Location: Huntsville, AL (AMF South Location)

Job Schedule: 3rd Shift 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

Position sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, etc. to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

Essential Functions: 

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  This position interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determine sequence of operations, number of cuts required and method of setup and arrangement; work with a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments; make shop computations; and fit and put together precision parts and determine material, parts and equipment required.

  
  


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  Fabricates piece parts per work instructions, drawings and specifications through the use of required machine tools.

  
  


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  Inspects piece parts per work instruction and drawing requirements.

  
  


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  Sets up and operates machine tools. Performs other related duties as assigned.

  
  


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  Ability to run machine shop equipment such as lathes, CNC, milling machines, precision grinders, etc. to make parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

  
  


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  Uses, adjusts, cleans and stores the tools, machinery and equipment used.

  
  


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  Keeps records and reports of the use of equipment.

  
  


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  Other duties as assigned.

  
  


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  Ability to obtain a US 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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  A trade school certification or state-licensed Journeyman Machinist certification is strongly desired.

  
  


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  Manual machining experience is preferred.

  
  


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  Working knowledge of setting up the operation of milling machines and lathes.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Working knowledge performing in-process inspection of finished parts utilizing appropriate inspection and gaging 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, principals and properties. Knowledge of basic mathematic principles to solve problems.

  
  


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  The ability to work in a team environment and relate to all levels of employees.

  
  


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  Experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and CNC machining in an industrial / manufacturing environment.

  
  

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