UMD - Machinist Job Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to machine products to specifications determined by mechanical drawings by utilizing machines needed per individual job specifications

Duties: ? Read, interpret and analyze mechanical drawings (includes 2D & 3D CAD designs) ? Set up machines and perform machining operations to specified tolerances ? Observe machine operations to detect material defects or machine malfunctions ? Perform general machine maintenance ? Makes improvements to set up times for tasks ? Assure that all Machining Department areas are orderly, clean, and safe ? Sub-assembly/Final assembly ? Provides training as needed ? Complies with all safety rules and regulations ? Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company

Required knowledge, skills and abilities: ? Demonstrates a strong work ethic ? Demonstrates punctuality on the job daily ? Must have excellent time management skills ? Must be able to work with little or no supervision ? Must be highly detail oriented and diligent to accuracy ? Prioritizing the tasks to be performed in a fast-paced environment ? Must have excellent organization and planning skills ? Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills ? Communicate with a positive attitude ? Ability to accept and learn from constructive criticism ? Tooling, speeds, feeds, tolerances ? Conventional and precision measuring instruments ? Must be mechanically inclined ? Knowledge of machine shop metal work ? Machine set-up ? Mathematical applications for machining processes ? Knowledge of and demonstrates machine safety measures pertinent to all machines and department ? Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions ? Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job ? Choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem including metric and English conversions and fractions to decimals  ? Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. ? Ability to work well with all levels of employees while giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. ? Follow written and verbal instructions. ? Demonstrate knowledge of and support the policies and procedures as outlined in the UMD employee handbook, safety manual, and all non-compete/non-disclosure agreements

Acceptable Education/Training/Experience: ? A high school diploma or equivalent with 1 to 2 years of experience of manual machining training ? Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted ? The employee may need to provide own personal tools. Some other tools may be provided by UMD ? Must possess a valid driver's license

Work Environment: ? The duties of this position are performed in a shop environment which requires PPE per OSHA standards (per UMD Employee Handbook.) The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Work environment may be stressful at times due to tight deadlines and employee may need to work beyond normal shift to meet customer deadlines. Ability to work in varying climate and temperature conditions. ? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the es