Machinist

Job description for Machinist at Sound Propeller Services

Set up and operate machines to fabricate metallic product (mainly shafting and propellers) by performing the following duties

• Select, align and secure holding fixture, cutting tools, attachments accessories, and materials on machines such as lathes, key-seaters, and grinders

• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut

• Start and continuously observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls as required

• Verify conformance of finished product to specifications

• Operate welding/cutting equipment as needed

• Confer with supervisor or others to resolve machining problems

• Complete any other tasks as assigned

Essential functions of this job

• Ability to perform basic math and measurement functions

• Ability to lift 75 pounds

• Ability to legibly and properly fill out paperwork (time card, inspection reports, etc)

• Ability to understand and follow all state and company safety rules

• Ability to use PPE (respirator, safety glasses, etc) as required

• Ability to operate the following equipment

·   Boring machine

·   Lathe

·   Key seater

·   Drill press

·   Milling machine

·   Bench grinder

·   Hand drill

·   Extension grinder

·   Overhead crane

·   Welding equipment (sub-arc weld lathe)

·   Measuring devices (calipers, gauges, etc)

·   Forklift (must be certified)

·   Basic hand tools (hammer, wrench, etc)

·   Basic cleaning tools (broom, rags, etc)

On rare occasions a Machinist may be sent to perform work off-site at a dry dock.

Supervises No One

Starting pay $24- $28 hr. driven by experience

Place of work