Manual Lathe Machinist

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General Summary

The Manual Lathe Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating manually controlled machines; skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of water well pumps and machinery, machine parts, tools and equipment (under minimal supervision) .

Essential Job Accountabilities

• •Operates manual lathes, no CNC.
• •Reads and interprets blueprints
• •Uses gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• •Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, chop saw, band saw, push and pull broaches and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.
• •Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites.
• •Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.
• •Recognizes, deploys and uses inserts, fixtures and tooling.
• •Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• •Abides by all safety procedures and protocols and utilizes best practices.
• •Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Certification

Technical school certification preferred.

Work Experience

3-5 years manual lathe, equipment repair and machinist experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read blueprints.

Commitment to safe, quality workmanship

Proficient in basic math.

Working knowledge of industry tools and equipment.

Good communication skills.

Good organizational skills.

Additional Requirements/Skills

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools.

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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