Job Purpose:

The Milling Machinist sets up and operates conventional vertical and horizontal milling machines to fabricate, slot, face, drill, and shape flat, angled, or contoured metal surfaces according to detailed engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate conventional vertical milling machines (e.g., Bridgeport-style) and horizontal milling machines.
• Read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T), and job specifications.

• Knowledge of reading and understanding technical drawings and circuit diagrams
• Inspect finished parts using precision measurement tools (micrometers, vernier calipers, bore gauges, thread pitch gauges, dial indicators) to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Secure workpieces using machine vices, rotary tables, indexing heads, clamps, and custom fixtures; align workpieces with dial indicators.
• Select appropriate cutting tools (end mills, face mills, fly cutters, key seat cutters, reamers, drills) and set appropriate spindle speeds and feed rates.
• Execute milling operations including facing, slotting, keyway cutting, pocketing, drilling, counterboring, and angle milling.
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• Read and interpret blueprints, job travellers, and technical specifications to determine step-by-step machining operations.
• Measure and verify dimensions of completed parts using height gauges, vernier callipers, micrometres, and gauge blocks to maintain strict accuracy.
• Maintain clean workspace, clear chips safely, apply cutting fluids, and perform daily machine lubrication.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: Technical Trade Certificate (ITI) or Vocational Qualification or Diploma in Machinist / Mechanical Trade or Government accredited Institutes.
Experience: Minimum 5 to 7+ years of hands-on experience in operating conventional milling machinery in custom fabrication or repair shops.

Skill Sets:

• High proficiency in vertical/horizontal manual milling, setup techniques using rotary tables and dividing heads, shop mathematics, and precision measurement.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Sound and accurate judgment
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with colleagues around the world.

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