Machinist

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:

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• High School Diploma/GED AND 8 to 10 years of Manufacturing or shop experience
  
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  • 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:

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• 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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