Manual Machinist

The Manual Machinist will execute complex and varied machining operations for prototypes and low-rate production.

Under general supervision, a Manual Machinist will build components from raw material to finished product.

Capable of applying mechanical aptitude along with mathematic and geometrical calculations to lay out and fabricate parts.  The Manual Machinist is responsible in creating first-article or prototype equipment and mechanical devices from sketches, oral discussions, blueprints, and conceptual designs.

Will set up and operate a complete range of machine tools including manual mills and lathes which requires knowledge of a variety of precision inspection tools used to check work.

What a Manual Machinist does (may not be all inclusive):


* Set up and operate a complete range of machine tools including manual mills and lathes


* Create first-article or prototype equipment and mechanical devices from sketches, oral discussions, blueprints, and conceptual designs


* Set up and operate a complete range of machine tools including manual mills and lathes


* Monitors the feed and speed of machines


* Turns, mills, drills, shapes, and grinds machine parts to specifications


* Measures, examines, and tests completed products for defects


* Deburrs all surfaces of parts or products to ensure that they conform to specifications

Manual Machinist Experience and Skills Needed:


* High School diploma (or equivalent) plus advanced training and 4+ years of machine shop experience


* Require a detail-oriented individual to create components from sketches, drawings, and verbal instructions


* Capable of fabrication of complex prototype parts


* Ability to execute complex and varied machining operations for prototypes and low-rate production


* Ability to read drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals


* Knowledge of a variety of precision inspection tools used to check work


* Strong communications skills, both oral and written


*  Job requires constant pushing, pulling, standing for long periods of time, climbing, reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping and candidate must be able to lift up to 50lbs


* Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required


* Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense


* Be a U.S.

Citizen

Preferred:


* Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of Defense


* 1 year of technical school or apprenticeship program

ARA COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs ...