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Machinist II

L.S. Starrett Company

Athol, MAJob$25–32/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–32/hr
Location
Athol, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

L.S. Starrett Company is hiring a Machinist II. The Machinist II completes setup, operation, gaging, and adjustment of conventional or automatic machines to produce precision parts, follows safety and standard work, handles raw materials and finished goods, communicates with team members, and inspects completed units for defects and specification conformance.

Key focus areas include Follow safety and machine standard work, Set up equipment through first piece inspection including tooling and material changes, and Machine parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED and 2 Years Of Experience. Important skills include Follow Safety And Machine Standard Work, Setup Equipment, Machine Parts To Specifications, Handle Raw Materials, Handle Finished Goods, and Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Follow Safety and Machine Standard WorkSetup EquipmentMachine Parts to SpecificationsHandle Raw MaterialsHandle Finished GoodsCommunicationMeasure Completed UnitsExamine Completed UnitsInspect Completed UnitsMathematical SkillsBlueprint ReadingGaging KnowledgeTechnical ExpertiseManual DexterityPhysical StaminaMath CalculationsTool ChangesOffset ChangesMaterial ChangesOverall Machine SetupLathesMilling MachinesShapersGrinders

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDMinimum 2 Years ExperienceAbility to Stand for Long PeriodsAbility to Walk Extended PeriodsAbility to Bend Reach StoopingAbility to Lift 40 PoundsManual Dexterity and Hand Eye CoordinationPhysical Stamina

Full job description

Job Summary:

Complete the setup, operation, gaging, and adjustment of various types of conventional or automatic

machines used to produce precision parts and instruments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to follow safety and machine standard work.

  • Setup of equipment through first piece inspection including tooling and material changes.

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

  • Handling of raw materials and finished goods.

  • Communication with co-workers, team leads, inspectors, and management

  • Measures, examines, and inspects 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.

  • Blueprint reading

  • Gaging knowledge

  • Technical expertise.

  • Manual dexterity.

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

Education:

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED

  • Solid communication and math skills required

Years Of Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of Experience

  • Machinist II position requires blueprint reading, math calculations (shop math), tool changes, offset changes, material changes, and overall machine setup from start to finish resulting in parts that meet print specification.

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 40 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:

  • $25.00 - $32.00/hour based on experience

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