Manual Machinist (774)

Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Follow all written and verbal operating procedures and instructions.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Uses gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Uses precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, chop saw, band saw, push and pull broaches and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.
• Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites.
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures, and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Recognizes, deploys, and properly uses inserts, fixtures, and tooling.
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
• Ability to track parts and jobs in system.
• Utilizes and abides by safety procedures.
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Always abide by all safety standards
• May be asked to perform other duties as required by business needs.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Able to inspect work product with a variety of gage instruments.

• Time management and deadline driven skills Promote and ensure a safe working environment by demonstrating consistent adherence to BLUSA’s safety policies.
• Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Possess a working knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing to achieve continuous production improvements.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, method sheets, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work overtime as needed when business demands require.

• Must be able to follow directions.
• Need basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
• Able to work independently to meet production expectations.