Student Machinist

The Student Machinist provides high school seniors and adult education trade students the opportunity to gain hands-on machining processes experience in a manufacturing environment. The role develops core machining skills under close supervision, contributing to part production, shop organization, and safe work practices.

Requirements

• Perform basic grinding tasks including wheel dressing, operating a flat surface grinder, and side grinding widths.
• Perform manual milling tasks such as side milling, face milling, drilling, precision hole locating, and boring head operations.
• Perform manual lathe tasks including OD turning, center drilling, ID boring, thread cutting, and the use of both 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks.
• Use precision measuring tools to inspect parts for accuracy.
• Operate CNC machinery under direct supervision.
• Load and save CNC programs from/to the DNC system under supervision.
• Change inserts and make basic adjustments to support machining operations.
• Follow all shop safety protocols and procedures while working under close supervision.
• Complete accurate ERP transactions for material usage, production reporting, and time tracking to support inventory accuracy and cost control.
• Meet or exceed established productivity and quality standards that support departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring efficient and accurate job performance.
• Consistently apply safe work practices in accordance with company policies to promote a zero lost time environment and maintain a safe workplace.