Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong foundation in shop math, including geometry and trigonometry, for calculating angles and tolerances.
Basic machine shop skills or CNC experience.
Previous experience with toolroom machinery.
ISE specific - Understanding of modern punch press principles.
Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of an 8- to 12-hour shift on concrete shop floors.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to use hoists and cranes to position and secure heavy machined parts on worktables or surface plates.
High level of manual dexterity for handling small components, scribing fine lines, and performing delicate assembly work.
Frequent bending, squatting, and reaching; ability to work at various heights to secure parts in vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
Must have excellent near-vision for reading blueprints and using precision measuring tools.