Machinist

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

Turners are responsible for manufacturing metal components and assembling them to construct tools, industrial machinery, and machine components. They study assembly specifications to perform the most efficient order of processes required for specific projects. These specialists also measure each large and small component to ensure they will fit together properly in the final design. They identify potential problems by understanding machine specifications and drawings before the production process.

Objectives & Measurement

Key Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities:

• Selecting the cutting tools for machining operations using CNC, boring or conventional lathes
• Mounting and dismounting workpieces on/from lathe
• Performing roughing and finishing operations
• Checking finished pieces to ensure compliance with technical drawings.
• Carrying out maintenance of turning lathe and tools
• Cleaning turning lathe and work area, e.g. removing swarf / chips
• Perform any other workshop activities as per direct manager instruction.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Ability to use manual and turning lathes.
• Knowledge of industrial machining techniques
• Ability to use measuring equipment for quality control checks.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices and procedures for machine tools
• Strong manual skills
• Reliability, precision and attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to follow instructions.
• Flexible approach to work hours and willingness to work shifts

Education and/or Experience:

• A  high school diploma or professional qualification with a focus on technical and mechanical skill, with enough experience to fit the position.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Accounting, Database, Spreadsheet, Word Processing

Physical Demands:

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

Workshop / Field staff

Core Competencies

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.