Machinist

Company: Gpac
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionMachinistFor immediate hire- A leading manufacturer of fasteners, cable and other metal parts servicing the cable, telecommunications and other industries is looking for a top notch MACHINIST with at least 5 years' experience as a MACHINIST with conventional mill and lathe/general milling by hand in the manufacturing industry. (CNC Lathe Machinist) Responsible for producing and maintaining high level quality parts Support manufacturing & engineering and actively participate in the continual improvement process. Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, design layouts, etc. and then plan the sequence of necessary machining processes for the completion of a job Review samples, drawings, or instructions to understand specifications of required final product. Use calipers and gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements Able to select, set up and use tooling (endmills, drills, reamers, etc.) specific to machining needs and specific to machine being used Responsible to perform regular cleaning and light scheduled maintenance tasks on the machine(s) Select appropriate raw material stock, take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping Select appropriate machines (e.g., Mill) and position or load material for a job Ability to square raw material, center material and take necessary machining steps to complete part. Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed & speed as necessary Supervise the machine while it executes the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with drawing requirements to determine if the machining process has been completed properly. Troubleshoot and report problems, discrepancies, anomalies in a timely manner. Essential Knowledge and Skills Skill in operating Bridgeport mill (and similar mills and lathes), as well as, precision measurement tools. Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents, blueprints and drawings A keen eye for detail and solid mechanical and mathematical aptitude. Experience performing full set-ups and holding tolerances as tight as +/- .001" Must be able to use necessary measuring tools (Micrometers, Calipers, Dial Indicators, Gages, etc.) as required Must have good communication skills Must be able to read, write and understand English 3+ years of prior manual mill experience in basic machining required Must have sound knowledge of cutting tool feeds and speeds Possibly open to relocation? MachinistAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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