Machinist

at Armature Motor & Pump in East Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

MANUAL MACHINST -- HORIZONTAL LATHE, VERTICAL MILL OPERATOR

Under minimal supervision, sets up and operates manually controlled machines in skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools and equipment. Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

• Reads and interprets blueprints.

• Uses micrometers, calipers, and gages measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.

• Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, chop saw, band saw, push and pull broaches and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.

• Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites

• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines • Recognizes, deploys and properly uses inserts, fixtures and tooling

• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment