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Mid-State Machine lists this Machinist - 1st Shift opportunity in lakeland, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Job Description Job Summary:
As a Manual Machinist you will be responsible for Machining parts of various sizes using lathes, horizontal & vertical boring mills, knee-mills, grinders, saws etc. Position is located in a fast-paced industrial setting and often requires long hours & frequent call-outs.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform turning, threading, boring and facing operations in various size lathes
Perform drilling, tapping, boring and facing operations in a large horizontal boring mill
Perform turning, boring, and facing operations in a large vertical boring mill
Operate miscellaneous machines including saws, grinders, shapers, key-seaters, radial arm drills and threading machines
Use manual micrometers, calipers and gauges to measure dimensions as small as .0001
Follow and help improve shop safety rules
Routinely rig and handle parts weighing up to 40,000 lbs.
Routinely transport parts utilizing forklifts, overhead cranes, jib cranes etc.
Interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches
Recognize and properly utilize inserts, fixtures and various tooling
Properly sign-out and account for tooling and consumables
Obtain QC approval at noted hold points
Provide feedback to estimators regarding quotes, budgets etc.
Assist with shop improvement activities
Other duties as required
Education:
High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Understanding various machining techniques, including turning, milling, grinding, and drilling.
Knowledge of different metals and materials, including their properties and how they behave during machining.
Familiarity with precision measurement tools, such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Proficient in operating CNC machines, lathes, mills, and other machinery.
Skilled in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
Ability to troubleshoot issues with machines or materials and implement solutions quickly.
Ensuring accuracy in measurements and quality of finished products.
Working effectively with other team members, including engineers and quality control personnel.
Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changes in machining techniques or processes.
Evaluating information and data to make informed decisions.
Work Location and Travel:
Position is located at 2730 Mine and Mill Road, Lakeland FL 33801.
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary (Monday - Sunday with some overnight work) and overtime is frequently required.
Working Environment:
Working environment is often times in harsh elements (hot / humid and/or cold temperatures, rain, etc.) Industrial environments often have exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving heavy equipment / machinery, and other safety-sensitive hazards / risks. Must always be alert and able to safely perform the essential duties of the job without risking harm to oneself or others.
Physical Requirements:
See : Skillful hand-eye coordination is crucial for operating machinery and handling tools with precision. Good eyesight, including depth perception and color vision, is essential for reading measurements and ensuring precision.
Lift/Carry/Pull : Machinists often lift heavy materials, tools, and machinery parts, requiring physical strength and the stamina to stand for long periods.
Talk/Hear: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Frequently use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things. Able to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Stand/Sit: The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing.
Walk: Frequently walking through the shop.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl: Frequently climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, and handling materials.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Worksite address
lakeland, FL, 33801, US
Who can apply
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