General Machinist II at Amtec Staffing

General Machinist II Pomona, CA $25-$28/hr

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of the Manufacturing Lead and/or the

Manufacturing Supervisor, the General Machinist II sets up and operates machine tools and fits and assembles parts to make or repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools or machines. The General Machinist II works to the dimensions and tolerance of the piece to be machined and the sequence of operations and machines required by studying specifications such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts or a description of parts. The General Machinist II plans and executes assignments using machine tools including boring tools, calipers, drilling machines, grinding machines, lathes, milling cutters, and workshop presses.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables or study sample parts
• Work to dimensions and tolerances provided by blueprints
• Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools to perform precision
• Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
• Edit programs as needed / Write short programs as needed
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine needs for adjustments or repairs
• Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal
• Scan all jobs through the Made2Manage (M2M) system
• Report deviations from specifications and tolerances to supervisor
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of machine shop experience required
• Need Lathe experience
• Completion of a technical trade school, or the equivalent of education and experience, or trade certification for general Machinist is preferred
• Ability to complete a technical trade school apprentice program within four years is required
• Ability to use measuring devices to verify that work meets blueprint specifications
• Basic shop math skills including knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and their application is required
• Able to edit programs
• Able to write short programs
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Must be organized, reliable, punctual, adaptable and flexible