Machinist
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Job Summary:

Working from given instructions, will load programs into the controller, review the program and do intermediate setup of machine tools through first piece inspection approval.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for manufacturing complex parts and machine maintenance.
• Able to control product quality during production runs using calipers, dial bore gages, micrometers, etc.
• Measure and work with tight tolerance in accordance with control plan and blueprint.
• Good working knowledge of proper machine operation and safety.
• Manufacture product with tight tolerance in accordance with CAD models and blueprints.
• May work with prototypes for potential future work.
• Must be able to develop and machine basic fixtures with or without prints.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Must be able to change tools and offsets.

Additional Responsibilities:

• When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments.
• May be required to edit programs at machine.
• May be requested to instruct other personnel on the machine operation.
• May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a machine shop environment.
• Knowledgeable on set-ups, lathes and mills.
• Understand GD&T and shop math.
• Ability to read and understand cad-cam software.
• Familiar with G and M codes.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be a good team player.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other responsible duties as requested by his/her supervisor.

Syntec Optics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are free to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Read our EOE Policy Statement.