Machinist jobs in Tampa, FL

Core Responsibilities:

As a Machinist, your core responsibilities will be to set-up and operate a CNC lathe/mill to perform a variety of machining operations: edit programs, speeds and feeds; maintain and check dimensions to blue prints using a variety of precision measuring instruments. Improvise machine set-up to perform non-standard type of work. Work in a team-oriented environment to meet quality and efficiency goals. 

Essential Functions:

• Review work order requirements and drawings, obtain fixtures and tools for preparation.
• Set up and operate CNC or manual lathes/mills to perform a variety of machining operations to trace complex profiles requiring changes in set-up, speeds, feeds and tool angles per engineering drawings to meet daily production requirements,
• Set up and operate manual lathes/mills to perform a variety of machining operations, i.e., perform single point threading per engineering drawings to meet daily production requirements.
• Edit programs, speeds and feeds
• Use manual tools to debur and degrease
• Set-up and/or operate various drills presses, punch press involving drilling, taping, reaming, and countersinking.
• Use jigs and fixtures, block or shim parts to level and align the irregular shaped parts. 
• Check for concentricity, formed sections, steps or shoulder to close /- tolerances of 0.001" or less for faulty operation or defective material.
• Improvise machine set-up to perform non-standard type of work.
• Report any problems or difficulties to the supervisor.
• Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition & 6S.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Contribute to a safety-enhanced culture.

Competencies:

• Able to set up and operate CNC machine
• Understand of G codes and M codes
• Able to read drawings and blueprints, calculate or determine dimensions not given.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to use measuring equipment, including caliber, micrometers, checking gauge etc.
• Data input skills / computer skills.
• PLC knowledge of controller to be able to edit programs.
• Knowledge of operating manual secondary equipment, drill press, saw, punch press, etc.
• Able to operate lathes and/or mills
• Knowledge of turning, facing and boring to hold tolerances /- 0.001.
• EHS awareness
• Flexibility in shift times.
• Flexibility in working overtime.
• Physical ability to repetitively lift, stand, climb and bend, etc. within a manufacturing environment - may require lifting up to 50 lbs. Anything over 50 lbs. is with assistance

Education and Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Associate's / Technical Degree (two years) is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

This position may occasionally be required to travel overnight to perform essential functions at remote locations or receive training. The position may be required to work overtime (unplanned and unscheduled) to meet deadlines and requirements. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change during the course of employment.