Senior Machinist

Job Description
What You Will Do:
As a Senior AR Machinist, you are responsible for setting up and operating (safely and most efficiently), all available machine tools with minimal supervision. You will manufacture a great variety of intricate parts, precision tools, jigs and fixtures, and assemblies. 
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
Uses considerable independent judgment and technical knowledge in the manufacturing of machined parts, precision tools, jigs and fixtures, and assemblies.
Reads and interprets complex blueprints and sketches to perform any required machining operation to exact specifications.  Produces high quality parts at high level of productivity.
Sets up and operates all available machine tools and miscellaneous shop equipment.  May suggest and document alternative processing to efficiently utilize time and equipment.
Selects proper cutting tools and determines proper process for any given condition, obtaining optimum production and high quality by properly judging the following:  a) amount of stock to be removed, b) rigidity of part and machine c) mechanical properties of material and cutter, d) speed and feed selection for maximum production and tool life.
Analyzes performance of tools, determines source of malfunctions and takes corrective action.  Uses all precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, scales, verniers, calipers and depth gages.  Checks and verifies the accuracy of all work performed and is responsible for consistent good quality.
Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Performs preventive maintenance on all shop equipment as required.
Assists in the training of lesser experienced machinists or trainees.