Machinist II

Job ID
132371
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Warren, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Machinist II with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Warren, Michigan.

OVERVIEW
The Machinist II position will set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. The role may also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce metal parts.
  • Review electronic or written blueprints for specifications and check accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications.
  • Calculate where to cut or bore.
  • Shape steel, aluminum, titanium, plastic, silicon and other materials.
  • Determine how fast or slow workpiece is fed into machine and how much material to remove.
  • Select tools and materials for the job.
  • Plan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations.
  • Mark the workpiece to show where cuts should be made.
  • Position workpiece on the drill press, lathe, or milling machine.
  • Monitor and control feed rate and speed.
  • Ensure work-piece is properly lubricated and/or cooled.
  • Adjust cutting speed to compensate for harmonic vibrations.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 4 years of machining experience.
  • Ability to operate lathes, mills, and grinders.
  • Ability to machine complex, tight tolerance parts.
  • Must be able to effectively thread on the lathe.
  • Must be able to read Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols and interpret blueprints.
  • Possess excellent shop math skills and own tools.
  • Must be able to complete quality inspections on work product.
  • Must be ready and willing to complete all tasks assigned and work overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to work with minimum of supervision.
Preferred Requirements
  • Ability to work with Anilam, Prototrak or similar controls on vertical mill.
  • Skilled in automotive engine machining.
  • Ability to work with prototype parts.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed including weekends.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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