Machinist Apprentice

Summary: Learns to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties. Pay based on experience: $13 - 15/hour. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. •Learns to set up and operate conventional, special purpose machines, and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. •Fits and assembles machined parts into complete units. •Acquires knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques. •Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or simple parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. •Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining. •Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, and grinders. •Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. •Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. •Learns to verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments. •Learns to set up and operate machines on trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data. •Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools. •Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges, and height blocks. •May installed machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and may test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalency. Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed.