Machinist jobs in Springfield, MA

Essential Functions

• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output.
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
• Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
• Select appropriate machines (e.g., lathes) and position or load material for a job
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues.
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages.
• Proven experience as machinist
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
• Good at math with analytical abilities
• Complete all necessary documentation as described under company guidelines
• Must comply with all company safety rules and policies
• Other duties could include light assembly, housekeeping and other assigned tasks.

Competencies

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee
• Resilient - Ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or
• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable)                  Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)                      Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)                           Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)                          Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance)
• Sense of Sound - Able to hear in normal audio range
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - All Required 

Work Environment
Work is performed in shop conditions