Title:  Machinist A (Weekend A)

Job Title: Machinist A (Weekend A)

Job Code: 37343

Job Location: Huntsville, AL (AMF South Location)

Job Schedule: 3/12 (Weekend A): Employees work 12 hours a day, 3 days a week (Friday - Sunday from 6:00AM - 6:30PM) 

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: 

• 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.

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

• Inspects piece parts per work instruction and drawing requirements.

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

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

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

• Keeps records and reports of the use of equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 0 to 3 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• A trade school certification or state-licensed Journeyman Machinist certification is strongly desired.

• Manual machining experience is preferred.

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

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

• Working knowledge performing in-process inspection of finished parts utilizing appropriate inspection and gaging equipment.

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

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

• Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, principals and properties. Knowledge of basic mathematic principles to solve problems.

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