Machinist Technician
3 days ago
Joliet, Illinois, United States
Allied Valve Inc
Full time
Job SummaryAt Allied Valve Inc, we are seeking a skilled Machinist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, arranging, and maintaining production machines to ensure efficient and high-quality production.
Key Responsibilities- Set up production machines according to prints and specifications, including lathes, grinders, mills, and other equipment.
- Choose, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and other materials on machines.
- Apply mathematical knowledge and instruments to calculate dimensions and tolerances.
- Identify malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls to correct errors.
- Inspect and measure completed production units to identify defects caused by machine setup.
- Start or restart equipment after power outages or interruptions.
- Maintain a safe and organized production area.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least one year of experience as a fully qualified machinist required.
- Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
- Thorough understanding of production equipment and ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain and read all measuring tools.
- Pass a yearly skills test.
- Associates degree in Manufacturing/Technical Programming; OR completion of a full apprenticeship program; OR successful completion of suitable company training required.
- Physical ability to operate and repair machines.
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Ability to carry equipment up and down flights of stairs.