Machinist
JR Merritt Controls, Inc
- Stratford, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Independently set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines.
- Create fixtures to increase productivity of team members and decrease set up times.
- Machining of parts needed for the current week's production schedule in a timely and effective manner.
- Machining of custom parts from stock using manual & Proto Trak CNC machines.
- Builds and repairs machine shop tools.
- Performs necessary calculations and correct interpretation of prints and drawings.
- Input and recommendations for new designs and product upgrades/improvements.
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- Academic background, special training and experience in the principles of designing and machining parts.
- 5 years of experience minimum.
- Excellent knowledge of complicated mathematics, English and Metric units of measure.
- Skilled in the use and programming of Proto Trak CNC machines as well as manual lathes, mills and other manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Skilled in the use of special hand, standard tools, precision measuring instruments including calipers and micrometers.