Senior Machinist

Overview

Senior Machinist

Core Responsibilities

• Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications
• Designs, sets-up and performs a variety of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements
• Requires little supervision and technical input of Senior Machinist, Supervisor or Engineer
• Ability to mentor and train machinists who have less experience through effective communication of technical data
• Possesses the ability to effectively communicate and record data in the sample receipt process
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge of machining procedures/requirements and successfully satisfy and meet customer expectations
• Maintains equipment and schedules preventative maintenance
• May also serve as machinist team lead and direct and/or coordinate workflow within the shop
• Gathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements
• May need to work in varied shifts if required and also at other locations including customer sites as deemed necessary by Company

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• May possess advanced engineering qualifications, normally at Bachelor degree level and/or 6-8 years of significant experience in a machine shop environment
• Depth of understanding related to machining concepts, measuring instruments and dimensional concepts.
• Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

Physical Demands

• Frequency of required physical force: Moderate
• Lifting requirements: lifting \ 50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically