Manual Machinist - 1st and 2nd Shift

D & G Machine Products, Inc., a Certified ISO 9001 & AS9100D Company with a Main Plant located in Westbrook and a Fabrication Plant located in Gorham, Maine, has been offering full-service Precision Machining, Fabrication, Painted and Assembled Machine Products for more than 50 Years.

D&G Machine supplies several Nationwide Industries that include: Aerospace, Computer Chip Production, Defense Contracts, Medical, Power Generation, and Maine’s Paper Industry.

D&G Machine employees have the opportunity to advance within the company after receiving valuable experience, as proven with a majority of our engineers and managers being promoted from the shop floor.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manual Machinist is responsible for performing precision machining operations to produce high quality parts by setting up and operating manual, milling, and turning machines. The Manual Machinist troubleshoots, diagnoses, and makes mechanical adjustments and repairs as needed and inspects products to blueprint specifications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, and specifications.
• Determines the fixtures, attachments, and tools necessary to complete jobs according to specifications and mount them to machine prior to beginning cutting.
• Sets-up and operates mills and lathes.
• Verifies incoming work orders for correct material.
• Maintains specifications by observing machines operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Calculates requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions.
• Recognizes improper machine functioning and defects in machinery, measuring instruments or equipment and immediately addresses the problem.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Uses a wide variety of precision measuring instruments; maintains accurate dimensional tolerances based upon drawings.
• Maintains safe operation by adhering to safety procedures and protocols.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Functions autonomously and in a team environment.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.