Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Batavia, NY, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical education, enabling individuals to gain skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically span four to five years, demanding extensive on-the-job training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Batavia, NY, machinists can expect to earn an average of $931 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $80,640 annually. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential.
Job Duties: • May perform set up and parts handling on a two pallet system if required, providing maximum machine utilization and efficiency. • Performs milling, drilling, boring, threading, grooving, reaming, and all other machining center operations on sub-assemblies. • Using instructions contained in the operation manual, performs the necessary functions related to the set up of the machine. This requires an understanding of the nomenclature and codes for data entry into computer console. May be required to use PC and software to write programs. • Establishes standard boundary parameters for feeds, speeds, and other machine limits. • Selects operation sequences for data entry and reviews a CRT display to check for accuracy of data input. • Forms in process inspection, periodically verifying conformance to drawings, specifications and operation sheets, using such measuring instruments as scales, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc. • Maintains quality standards to achieve required tolerances. • The size, positioning, etc. of the work piece or tooling may require the use of hand or power driven material handling equipment. • May recommend tooling applications and sequences for new or unusual operations. • May perform some set ups and instructional training for machinists of other job classifications. • Will be required to supply several personal tools such as scale, square, tape, hammer, wrench, dial calipers, etc. as determined by the supervisor. • Will be required to manually debur various parts. • Observes safe working procedures and conforms to good housekeeping standards. • Performs other duties as assigned by the area Production Lead or his/her designate. Education and Experience Required: • High school diploma, GED, or BOCES required. • Proficiency Test applicable. Preferred Skill Sets: • CNC training. • One year experience in machine shop desirable. Working Conditions: • May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time. May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels. Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Job Duties: • May perform set up and parts handling on a two pallet system if required, providing maximum machine utilization and efficiency. • Performs milling, drilling, boring, threading, grooving, reaming, and all other machining center operations on sub-assemblies. • Using instructions contained in the operation manual, performs the necessary functions related to the set up of the machine. This requires an understanding of the nomenclature and codes for data entry into computer console. May be required to use PC and software to write programs. • Establishes standard boundary parameters for feeds, speeds, and other machine limits. • Selects operation sequences for data entry and reviews a CRT display to check for accuracy of data input. • Forms in process inspection, periodically verifying conformance to drawings, specifications and operation sheets, using such measuring instruments as scales, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc. • Maintains quality standards to achieve required tolerances. • The size, positioning, etc. of the work piece or tooling may require the use of hand or power driven material handling equipment. • May recommend tooling applications and sequences for new or unusual operations. • May perform some set ups and instructional training for machinists of other job classifications. • Will be required to supply several personal tools such as scale, square, tape, hammer, wrench, dial calipers, etc. as determined by the supervisor. • Will be required to manually debur various parts. • Observes safe working procedures and conforms to good housekeeping standards. • Performs other duties as assigned by the area Production Lead or his/her designate. Education and Experience Required: • High school diploma, GED, or BOCES required. • Proficiency Test applicable. Preferred Skill Sets: • CNC training. • One year experience in machine shop desirable. Working Conditions: • May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time. May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels. Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
See More Details >>Description: Summary: • Working from blue prints, sketches, specifications, verbal or written instructions, sets up, adjusts, programs, and operates a computerized numerical control (CNC) machining center. Incumbent will be familiar with the operation manual and will be required to perform all operation functions as described in the manual. Reports directly to the area Production Lead. Job Duties: • May perform set up and parts handling on a two pallet system if required, providing maximum machine utilization and efficiency. • Performs milling, drilling, boring, threading, grooving, reaming, and all other machining center operations on sub-assemblies. • Using instructions contained in the operation manual, performs the necessary functions related to the set up of the machine. This requires an understanding of the nomenclature and codes for data entry into computer console. May be required to use PC and software to write programs. • Establishes standard boundary parameters for feeds, speeds, and other machine limits. • Selects operation sequences for data entry and reviews a CRT display to check for accuracy of data input. • Forms in process inspection, periodically verifying conformance to drawings, specifications and operation sheets, using such measuring instruments as scales, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc. • Maintains quality standards to achieve required tolerances. • The size, positioning, etc. of the work piece or tooling may require the use of hand or power driven material handling equipment. • May recommend tooling applications and sequences for new or unusual operations. • May perform some set ups and instructional training for machinists of other job classifications. • Will be required to supply several personal tools such as scale, square, tape, hammer, wrench, dial calipers, etc. as determined by the supervisor. • Will be required to manually debur various parts. • Observes safe working procedures and conforms to good housekeeping standards. • Performs other duties as assigned by the area Production Lead or his/her designate. Requirements: Education and Experience Required: • High school diploma, GED, or BOCES required. • Proficiency Test applicable. Preferred Skill Sets: • CNC training. • One year experience in machine shop desirable. Working Conditions: • May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time. May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels. Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary.
See More Details >>Job Duties: • May perform set up and parts handling on a two pallet system if required, providing maximum machine utilization and efficiency. • Performs milling, drilling, boring, threading, grooving, reaming, and all other machining center operations on sub-assemblies. • Using instructions contained in the operation manual, performs the necessary functions related to the set up of the machine. This requires an understanding of the nomenclature and codes for data entry into computer console. May be required to use PC and software to write programs. • Establishes standard boundary parameters for feeds, speeds, and other machine limits. • Selects operation sequences for data entry and reviews a CRT display to check for accuracy of data input. • Forms in process inspection, periodically verifying conformance to drawings, specifications and operation sheets, using such measuring instruments as scales, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc. • Maintains quality standards to achieve required tolerances. • The size, positioning, etc. of the work piece or tooling may require the use of hand or power driven material handling equipment. • May recommend tooling applications and sequences for new or unusual operations. • May perform some set ups and instructional training for machinists of other job classifications. • Will be required to supply several personal tools such as scale, square, tape, hammer, wrench, dial calipers, etc. as determined by the supervisor. • Will be required to manually debur various parts. • Observes safe working procedures and conforms to good housekeeping standards. • Performs other duties as assigned by the area Production Lead or his/her designate. Education and Experience Required: • High school diploma, GED, or BOCES required. • Proficiency Test applicable. Preferred Skill Sets: • CNC training. • One year experience in machine shop desirable. Working Conditions: • May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time. May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels. Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary.
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