Machinist

4 weeks ago


Lumberton, United States gpac Full time

Machinist Wanted

Our client is a premier industrial equipment company with over 100 years of experience in customized solutions for complex applications. Their new cutting-edge facility spans over 50,000 square feet of climate-controlled workspaces, offering a machine shop, new equipment manufacturing, and a fully-equipped engineering department. They are looking for a machinist to join their team.

 

Machinist Overview:


As a Machinist, you will run various shop machines including lathes, mill machines, horizontal, milling, drilling, boring, grinding, etc. This position reports to the Site Supervisor as a part of the Machine Shop Team. To succeed in this role you will be able to operate various @types of machine tools to perform progressive machining along with calculating dimensions & tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments.

Machinist Responsibilities:


• Calculate dimensions & tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications
• Detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary
• Maintain quality assurance by inspecting machinery for needed repairs, documenting them and be able to make minor repairs
• Track log of time spent on jobs
• Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work area and shop
• Read and use machinist scales and indicators
• Follow and adhere to all safety rules and regulations by wearing appropriate PPE
• Follow and adhere to all quality protocols
• Have the knowledge and ability to run multiple machines in the shop independently without any assistance or training
• Ability to effectively train other Machinist Apprentice or Machinist II employees on various machines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Machinist Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED AND 8 to 10 years of Manufacturing or shop experience
    • OR an equivalent of education and work experience
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Read and write English; demonstrated command of basic math skills; read and interpret measuring devices, read and interpret drawings
  • Convert fractions to decimals, able to read machinist scales
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work well as a team member
  • Strong work ethic and initiative
  • Technical Skill and Competence

Machinist Physical Requirements:

  • Consistent standing with heavy to medium work within a Manufacturing Environment, weather can vary depending on the time of year, Hazards could be present, including noise and vibrations.
  • Frequent walking, lifting, carrying pushing, pulling, kneeling and communicating are required for the position.

 

Please apply to learn more