Machinist

Pay: $32–37/hr+ (Depending On Experience)

What You'll Do: Set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on parts. Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers. Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors — speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth/angle of cut — or enter commands to retrieve, input, and edit computerized machine control media. Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust as needed. Perform trial runs and verify accuracy of machine settings. Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specifications. Fit and assemble parts into complete assemblies; install machined replacement parts and test operation. Operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts when needed. Develop specifications from general descriptions for parts to be fabricated; sketch parts when needed. Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

What We're Looking For: Experience on large bore engines — this is the priority. High preference for a Caterpillar background. Hands-on machinist experience in an engine machine shop, rebuild shop, or equivalent industrial setting. Practical problem-solving ability; able to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Blueprint reading and precision measurement skills. Comfortable with conventional and CNC/NC machines and machining centers.