Title:  Machinist D

Job Title: Machinist D 

Job Code: 35564

Job Location: Huntsville, AL AMF South  

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

The position sets up and operates a variety of machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, and other equipment, to produce parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

Essential Functions

Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications to determine the sequence of operations, required number of cuts, and appropriate setup and arrangement.
Use a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; perform shop computations; and assemble precision parts.
Fabricate piece parts per work instructions, drawings, and specifications using required machine tools.
Inspect piece parts in accordance with work instructions and drawing requirements.
Set up and operate machine tools.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Use, adjust, clean, and properly store tools, machinery, and equipment.
Maintain records and reports related to equipment usage.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience, OR a post-secondary/Associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and with CNC machining in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Preferred Additional Skills

Trade school certification or state-licensed Journeyman Machinist certification strongly preferred.
Manual machining experience preferred.
Working knowledge of setting up and operating milling machines and lathes.
Working knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, production plans, and work instructions.
Working knowledge of performing in-process inspection of finished parts using appropriate inspection and gauging equipment.
Knowledge of industry-applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, and machining principles and properties.
Proficiency in basic mathematical principles used to solve machining-related problems.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with employees at all levels.