Machinist/Tool & Die Maker
Gurley Precision Instruments
Troy, NY
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on June 21, 2019
Since 1845, Gurley Precision Instruments has been making quality products for the hydrological, optical component, paper testing, military and aerospace industries. We are looking for an experienced/qualified Machinist/Tool & Die Maker. Responsibilities include:
- Analyze specifications, blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and determine materials, machines and tools required to fabricate parts.
- Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
- Sets up and operate conventional machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses and grinders to machine parts and verify conformance of these parts to specifications.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds to position and secure machined parts on surface plate or worktable.
- Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.
- Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Qualifications:
- Ability to perform machining work independently with little supervision.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Must be able to apply good problem solving techniques.
- Strong familiarity with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, calculator and reading blue prints.
- Experienced in using various saws, milling machines, grinders, lathes and drill presses.
- Possesses hands on experience with all hand tools and machine tools.
- 5+ years of experience as a Machinist / Tool & Die Maker.
Please apply to h.loiselle@gurley.com