Job Summary

To plan, set-up, modify and operate conventional machine tools.  This requires the production of parts to exacting tolerances and finishes.  Includes all conventional machines below, based on need to move people around. Machines to be operated: Engine Lathes, Radial Drill/Mill (Bridgeport, Mecof), TOS Mill & Broach (keyway).

Responsibilities and Duties

+ Plans how operations will be performed on the machine.  This includes part holding and alignment, proper tooling.  Read and follow complex blueprints and sketches, make machine and tooling adjustments for a wide range of parts, operate both part and tool probing for accurate measurements, along with a variety of precision measuring instruments to verify exact tolerances and finishes. 

+ Perform required mathematical computations.  Run through involved tooling and process readouts to verify program readiness.

+ Performs other related duties such as making layouts, performing incid...