Title:  Apprentice Machinist

Location: 

Princeton, WV, US, 24739

Department:  Manual
Job Req ID:  1235

Position Summary

Job Description

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to meet customer needs by machining parts in a safe and efficient manner.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintains safe, secure, and healthy machinist environment by adhering to organization standards and policies,

and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns

· Use mathematical and mechanical reasoning to solve problems by making calculations to fabricate and repair

parts to specification

· Prepare for shift by performing machine inspection

· Inspect finished parts by performing visual examination, measuring part for conformance to specification, signing

off on work orders, scribing parts, and placing on skid

· Determine order of fabrication for parts by reviewing work order

· Align and secure parts into holding fixtures by placing parts into jig or vice and tightening screws to hold part

secure during machining process

· Monitor machine process by watching speed and feed of machine and examining part in process to identify

developing problems

· Fabricate parts to specification by determining size, center points, shape, and tolerances through evaluating

blueprints, drawing, and sample parts and devising sequence of operation to build part through machining process

· Perform daily preventive maintenance by checking site glass to determine lubricant is adequate, adding lubricants

and documenting checklist

· Move parts and supplies by using overhead cranes/lifts, dollies, and fork trucks

· Salvage old parts by removing unusable parts and replacing with new part, signing work order to finalize job or

continuing process by forwarding to other departments

· Perform precision machining operations by operating machinery (lathes, grinders, milling machines, and saws)

and using measuring devices to shape and form to specification

· Test fit of mating parts by checking grooves for compatibility, assembling together and making visual inspection

for proper seating, initializing work order, and placing on skid

· Perform job to specification by using dial calipers, inside/outside micrometers and dial indicators

· Adjust machinery by determining feed and speed need for metal properties, moving knobs, and turning screw and

valves to appropriate settings

· Identify unsatisfactory parts by making visual examination to identify defects or deformities, and correcting

defect or rejecting by documenting work order and sending to others for correction

· Communicate work flow/productivity to team members on alternate shifts and team leaders and required

· Performs other duties as assigned

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Have excellent organization skills

· Handle rush orders as the need arises and have flexibility to change routines

· Demonstrate accuracy in working with detail

· Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

· Effectively share information in one-on-one and small group situations

· Apply common sense understanding to carry out oral and written instructions

· Have ability to deal with problems in standardized situations · Have ability to multitask · Begin and complete a project with moderate supervision EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. At least one year manual lathe work experience or equivalent education is preferred

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 


Nearest Major Market: Charleston
Nearest Secondary Market: West Virginia