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Machinist, Experimental |
| Job Description |
Sets Up And Operates Machine Tools, And Fits And Assembles
Parts To Fabricate Tools, Mechanisms, And Machines For
Experimental Purposes, Such As Solving Problems Relative To
Materials, Tools, Work-holding Arrangements, Machine Settings,
Product Specifications, And Fabrication Methods For Production
Process, Applying Knowledge Of Mechanics, Shop Mathematics,
Metal Properties, Layout, And Machining Procedures: Consults
With Engineer And Other Personnel Regarding Product Information,
Such As Design, Capacity And Purpose, And Types Of Material To
Be Used To Fabricate Product. Analyzes Written Specifications,
Drawings, Rough Sketches, And Verbal Instructions To Plan Layout
And Determine Sequence Of Operations. Selects Metal Stock And
Lays Out Design According To Dimensions Computed From Scale
Drawings [lay-out Worker (any Industry) I 809.281-010]. Designs
Fixtures, Tooling, And Experimental Parts To Meet Special
Engineering Needs. Sets Up And Operates Metalworking Machine
Tools, Such As Lathe, Milling Machine, Shaper, Or Grinder To
Machine Parts To Specifications, And Verifies Conformance Of
Parts To Specifications, Using Measuring Instruments
[tool-machine Set-up Operator (machine Shop) 601.280-054]. Tests
Experimental Models Under Simulated Operating Conditions For
Such Purposes As Development, Standardization, And Feasibility
Of Design. Installs Parts And Materials, Such As Sheet Metal
Covering, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical Wiring, Lubricants, And
Batteries Into Machines And Mechanisms. Evaluates Experimental
Procedures And Recommends Changes Or Modifications For
Efficiency And Adaptability To Setup And Production. May
Establish Work Procedures For Fabricating New Structural
Products, Using Variety Of Metalworking Machines. May Fabricate
Molds And Power Press Dies To Produce Plastic Parts And Stamp
Metal Parts. May Perform Heat-treating And Heliarc Welding. May
Train Workers In Setup And Operation Of Machine Tools.
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