Machine tight tolerance components and assemblies using manual and or CNC machine tools to make or modify parts, weldments, and assemblies applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, layout, and good machining procedures
Operate typical machine shop equipment including but not limited to mills, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, grinders, sanders, and saws
Work with a wide range of materials from hardened tool steels to plastics (i.e., tool steels, pre-hardened steels, stainless steels, low carbon steels, aluminum, plastics, copper, and brass). General shop responsibilities (i.e., help ensure a safe working environment, equipment maintenance and repair, housekeeping duties, organization of shop materials and supplies)
Understand and use 3D and 2D CAD/CAM software such as CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, FUSION 360 and AUTOCAD to view and or extract components from solid model assemblies to generate toolpaths and detailed drawings
Work with minimal supervision with limited detailed drawings or blueprints, must be able to interpret verbal or written instructions and work independently to complete jobs from set up to final inspection
Work closely with managers, engineers, and technicians to produce a wide variety of components, weldments, and assemblies. Have an understanding to take broken equipment and Reverse Engineer have the aptitude for fieldrepairs components
What You’ll Bring
Experienced and highly skilled in tool and die making with the ability to design and build custom fixtures and jigs
Strong Machine shop experience with all equipment in Machine shop
5 years minimum experience as a Tool & Die Maker/Prototype Machinist or Manual Machinist or CNC Machinist/Programmer
Experience welding and fabrication with strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Welding/Fabrication & sheet metal knowledge is an asset
Good computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office
Highly motivated, strong work ethic, independent, meticulous attention to detail and able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings
Available to work night shift AWS schedules which includes weekends and some holidays