Machinist Technician

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Machinist to join our team at Mid-State Machine. As a Machinist, you will be responsible for machining parts of various sizes using lathes, horizontal & vertical boring mills, knee-mills, grinders, saws, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform turning, threading, boring, and facing operations in various size lathes
• Operate miscellaneous machines including saws, grinders, shapers, key-seaters, radial arm drills, and threading machines
• Use manual micrometers, calipers, and gauges to measure dimensions as small as 0.0001 inches
• Follow and help improve shop safety rules
• Routinely rig and handle parts weighing up to 40,000 pounds
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches
• Recognize and properly utilize inserts, fixtures, and various tooling
• Properly sign-out and account for tooling and consumables
• Obtain QC approval at noted hold points
• Provide feedback to estimators regarding quotes, budgets, etc.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, gearboxes, piping, and large-scale mechanical assemblies is required
• Employee must be dependable and capable of frequently working long hours
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment

Work Environment:

The working environment is often in harsh elements (hot/humid and/or cold temperatures, rain, etc.). Industrial environments often have exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving heavy equipment/machinery, and other safety-sensitive hazards/risks. Must always be alert and able to safely perform the essential duties of the job without risking harm to oneself or others.

Physical Requirements:

• Carry, Weight, Lift, Stoop: Occasionally perform physical activities that require use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Occasionally use hands and arms in handling, moving materials, and manipulating things
• Vision: The ability to see details at a distance. The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet)
• Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
• Talk/Hear: The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas

Additional Requirements:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Mid-State participates in E-Verify. Go to https://www.e-verify.gov/ to learn more.