
Job Information
ATEC INC Manual Machinist I in Stafford, Texas
SUMMARY **Set-up and operate conventional and special purpose machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
- Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders, and shaper.
- Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.
- Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine or control media as required.
- Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
- Set-up and operate machine on first run articles to verify accuracy of machine settings.
- Fit and assemble parts into assemblies.
- Verify dimensions and alignment of assembly.
- Perform required daily maintenance of machine tools and shop equipment.
- Perform various machine repairs as required.
- Keep work area in clean and safe order.
- Support and comply with safety procedures.
- Confer with Machine Shop Supervisor, Engineers, Production employees, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
- Temporary assignment to various Atec facilities may be required as needed to support Atec operations.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
- Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Atec International Standards Organization (AS9100/ISO) policies and correct and report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- One to two years certificate from vocational college or technical school; or two to four years of experience and/or training with type of machines assigned; or combination of education and experience.
- Must have knowledge of fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Aerospace experience preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, good eyesight, by lenses if necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
- Extended work hours and/or travel may occasionally be required.
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