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The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced with a wide range of shop equipment, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where quality and craftsmanship are valued.\r\nResponsibilities\r\n\r\nGood organizational, work planning and documentation skills\r\nAbility to read and understand engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes\r\nProficient in the use of calipers, micrometers, and visual comparators to evaluate critical drawing dimensions\r\nOperate common machine shop equipment including manual lathes, Proto TRAK CNC Milling Machines, Proto TRAK CNC Turning Machines, horizontal, and vertical band saws\r\nOperate your machines to grind, cut, and polish the materials\r\nFinish projects using manual tools\r\nInspect and maintain equipment to ensure they remain in good working order\r\n\r\nQualifications/Requirements\r\n\r\nMinimum 10 years of related experience\r\nMachinist vocational certificate or completed industry apprenticeship\r\nManual dexterity and high attention to detail\r\nLathe machining experience\r\nQuality mindset with\r\nBlueprinting reading skills and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)\r\n\r\nSalary: $33.00-$43.00\r\nJob Type: Full-time\r\nBenefits\r\n\r\n401(k)\r\n401(k) matching\r\nHealth insurance\r\nVision insurance\r\nDental insurance\r\nLife insurance\r\nFlexible schedule\r\nEmployee assistance program\r\nPaid time off\r\nReferral program\r\nTuition reimbursement\r\n\r\nPage Break\r\nManual Machinist, Tool Maker\r\nPHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS\r\nPhysical Demand\r\nNot Applicable\r\nOccasional\r\nFrequent\r\nConstant\r\nSitting\r\nX\r\nStanding\r\nX\r\nWalking\r\nX\r\nClimbing/Balancing\r\nX\r\nStooping/Twisting\r\nX\r\nKneeling\r\nX\r\nSquatting\r\nX\r\nCrawling\r\nX\r\nPush/Pull\r\nX\r\nReaching\r\nX\r\nGripping\r\nX\r\nKeyboarding\r\nX\r\nPinching\r\nX\r\nNeck Rotation/Extension\r\nX\r\nFoot Use\r\nX\r\nVisual Acuity (Near/Far)\r\nX\r\nLift/Carry\r\nNot Applicable\r\nOccasional\r\nFrequent\r\nConstant\r\nUp to 10 lbs\r\nX\r\n11 to 25 lbs\r\nX\r\n26 to 50 lbs\r\nX\r\nX\r\n51 to 75 lbs\r\nX\r\n76 to 100 lbs\r\nX\r\nOver 100 lbs\r\nX\r\nEnvironmental\r\nNot Applicable\r\nOccasional\r\nFrequent\r\nConstant\r\nUneven Ground\r\nX\r\nExposure to Dust/Fumes\r\nX\r\nExcessive Noise\r\nX\r\nExposure to Biohazards\r\nX\r\nExtreme Temperatures\r\nX\r\nExposure to Hazards\r\nX\r\nWorking at Heights\r\nX\r\nWorking with Machinery\r\nX\r\nMental Demand\r\nNot Applicable\r\nOccasional\r\nFrequent\r\nConstant\r\nComprehension\r\nX\r\nOrganization\r\nX\r\nReasoning/Decision Making\r\nX\r\nCommunication\r\nX\r\nResilience\r\nX\r\nPhysical and Mental Efforts\r\nGeneral: Extensive mobility required, some moderate to heavy lifting. Position requires ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds occasionally; walking and standing for long durations; see objects closely; and hear normal sounds with some background noises. Position requires ability to concentrate with some interruption and attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time.\r\nEnvironmental and Working Conditions\r\nIndustrial shop setting. Dust, dirt, metal debris from manufacturing will be encountered. Moderate levels of noise will be encountered.\r\nMicro Precision is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. 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