Tool Room Machinist

KNAPP MANUFACTURING • Racine, WI • 2h ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines. Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers. Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled. Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information. Design fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs. Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed. Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations. Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability. Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts. Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders. Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition. Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency. Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations. Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products. Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics. Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum three years of experience working in a manufacturing setting as Tool Room Machinist ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.knapp-mfg.com/ E-Mail a Rsum: nlocicero@knapp-mfg.com

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