Strong fit for hands-on machinists who operate lathes and mills and interpret engineering drawings, with a focus on precision and adaptability in a manual manufacturing environment. Corpus Christi, TX location and full-time commitment are key considerations.
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Original posting from Cogent Talent Solutions via Lever
Position Summary
Under the direction of a supervisor and experienced machinists, you will be responsible for producing quality parts using manual manufacturing equipment such as engine lathes and milling machines. This role requires you to study and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions, tolerances, and the correct sequence of operations for each setup. You will perform hands-on setup, operation, deburring, and precision inspection of finished workpieces to ensure strict conformance to specifications. You will also maintain a safe working environment, promptly report any out-of-tolerance parts or equipment malfunctions, and adapt smoothly to changing project demands and priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced machinist, responsible for quality parts produced on all manufacturing equipment. Reports all out of tolerances or machine malfunction to supervisor
- Responsible for set-up, operation, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
- Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
- Measures / marks dimensions and reference points on work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years experience operating any Lathe or Mill
- Communicate in English
- Be able to follow written and oral instructions
- Must possess basic math skills
- Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments: calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators
- Intermediate knowledge of reading drawings