Summary/Objective

The Manual Machinist sets up and operates manually controlled machines in skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools and equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Manual Machinist performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
• Use precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, manual milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, band saw, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment
• Fabricate and shape parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal.
• Properly and safely select, align, secure and rem...