High school diploma or GED required.
Demonstrated ability to independently set up and operate manual lathes and mills, work to dimensional tolerances, inspect completed parts, perform mechanical repairs, and safely complete routine facilities-support tasks.
Regularly requires standing and walking; bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching; sustained use of hands and arms; and manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination when operating machine tools and completing repairs.
Frequently requires pushing, pulling, positioning, and lifting materials, tooling, and components weighing up to 80 pounds, with team lifting or mechanical assistance used when appropriate.
The work requires close, distance, peripheral, color, and depth vision; the ability to adjust focus; and sustained attention when reading drawings, setting up machinery, inspecting parts, troubleshooting equipment, and working around moving mechanical systems.
Required personal protective equipment and established safety procedures must be used at all times.