Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent education
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Must be able to make basic set-ups and operate available machine tools.
Must be able to determine operational sequences, proper jigs, fixtures, and tools to be used.
Must be able to use all machinist's hand tools and measuring instruments.
Must be familiar with the machining of most materials.
Must be able to use advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry.
Must be able to work from engineering drawings, schematics, work orders, and/or verbal instructions.
Ability to operate standard and specialized equipment to produce prototype and/or production parts.
Ability to perform standard shop computations, using technical math, geometry, and trigonometry,
In-depth knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances in both standard and metric systems.
Proficient use of manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
Proficient use of various production equipment including hydraulic presses, bead blaster, drill press, manual grinder, etc.
Ability to work with various measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.
Ability to work with various electronic equipment including power supplies, multimeters, test gauges, etc.
Familiar with DC TIG welding equipment. Ability to weld milled steel and stainless steel. Operate 4.5-inch and 7-inch angle grinder, manual vertical band saw, pedestal grinder, and various clamps and fixtures.
Lifting up to 50lbs regularly, pushing, pulling, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity, visual acuity, and typing.
All candidates must meet the US persons criteria.