Manual Machinist Expert

At Gulfco Manufacturing, we are seeking a highly skilled Manual Machinist to join our team in Pueblo, CO. As a key member of our Machine Shop department, you will be responsible for efficiently and effectively setting up, adjusting, troubleshooting, and operating a variety of manual machine tools, including lathes and mills, to produce parts with exacting tolerances and dimensions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret complex blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications to determine the sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
• Select, mount, and align various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling to achieve precise machining results.
• Make necessary adjustments to machine functioning or cutting action to ensure optimal performance and quality.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for machining operations.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth/angle of cut, to achieve desired results.
• Accurately monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Use a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments to inspect and verify parts for conformance to specifications.
• Solve problems relative to work-holding arrangement, unusual materials, machine setting, tools, product specifications, and fabrication methods for the production process.
• Align and fasten work using standard fixtures and established methods to ensure accurate and efficient machining operations.
• Install and adjust cutting tools consistent with the type and size of material being machined to achieve optimal performance and quality.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation, to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Inspect parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, and comparators.
• Visually inspect parts for burrs or damage machined surfaces to ensure quality and safety.
• Maintain equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to requirements to ensure optimal performance and quality.
• Implement lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Effectively apply lean concepts and tools in the work area to achieve continuous improvement and excellence.
• Observe all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Two medical plans (PPO & HSA), dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, vacation, and eight holidays.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401k.
• Profit sharing.
• Free life insurance.
• Free AD&D.
• Free disability insurance (short and long-term disability).
• Tuition assistance.
• Company cell phone/cell phone stipend.

*Salary information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, location, work experience, education, and key skills. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

*Gulfco Manufacturing is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, race, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation/gender identity), color, religion, national origin, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other non-merit based factor or status protected by federal, state or local law.