Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions Use precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathes, manual milling machines, drill presses, hydraulic presses, band saws, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment Fabricate and shape parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints of work to be performed and follows instructions Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given tasks Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work Use gauges and precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment Ability to track parts and jobs in Travelers Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant Other duties as assigned Preferred Machining Skills Familiarity with the use of: Heavy Industrial Lathes, Grinders, Boring Mills, Planers, and Portable tools Turn, Drill, Tap, Bore, Hone, Polish and Threading machine processes Large part machining experience preferred (ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.) Forklift and Crane experience preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED 5 to 10 years of related experience is preferred. Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner Familiarity with Fanuc, Mazatrol, Okuma, DMG/Mori, and/or Heidenain CNC controls Basic understanding of G-Code and M-Code relative to CNC movement Have experience with maintaining 0.001" tolerances Basic understanding of G, D, and T Have experience in job setup on vertical and horizontal CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers Ability and willingness to learn Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Ability to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and precision measuring tools Ability to perform basic mathematical computations Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Ability to work independently and as part as a team Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel