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Machinist I

L.S. Starrett Company

Athol, MAJob$18.75–25/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$18.75–25/hr
Location
Athol, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

L.S. Starrett Company is hiring a Machinist I. The Machinist I performs basic operation and inspection of conventional or automatic machines to produce precision parts, following safety and standard operating procedures while measuring, examining, and testing completed units to ensure they meet specifications.

Key focus areas include Follow safety and standard operating procedures, Machine parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders, and Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance.

Important skills include Safety Procedures, Lathes, Milling Machines, Shapers, Grinders, and Manual Dexterity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safety ProceduresLathesMilling MachinesShapersGrindersManual DexterityPhysical StaminaMathematical SkillsTechnical ExpertiseBasic CommunicationHand-Eye CoordinationVisual InspectionReading MeasurementsMeasuring Tools

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAbility to Stand and Walk for Extended PeriodsAbility to Bend, Reach, Stooping, Perform Repetitive MovementsAbility to Lift and Move Materials Up to 50 PoundsAbility to Work in Manufacturing Environment Around Machinery Noise Oils and CoolantsAbility to Perform Essential Functions With or Without Reasonable Accommodation

Full job description

Job Summary:

Basic operation and inspection of various types of conventional or automatic machines used to produce

precision parts and instruments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to follow safety and standard operating procedures

  • Machines parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers or grinders.

  • Measures, examines, and tests completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.

Qualifications:

  • Performs work under direct supervision.

  • Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

  • Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.

  • Mathematical skills.

  • Technical expertise.

  • Manual dexterity.

  • Physical Stamina. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred

  • Basic communication and math skills

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive movements.

  • Ability to lift and move materials and parts up to 50 pounds.

  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate machinery and measuring tools.

  • Ability to visually inspect parts and read measurements and specifications.

  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around machinery, noise, oils, and coolants.

  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range:

  • $18.75 - $25.00/hour based on experience

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