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Conventional/Manual Machinist

Troy Industrial Solutions

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$30-33 /h
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Watervliet, NY
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Job description

Troy Industrial Solutions (TIS) is the leading provider of industrial electro-mechanical and fabrication support services in the Northeast, with locations in New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine. Troy Industrial Solutions’ history began in 1862 as a producer of leather belting products and provider of industrial supplies for the mills, mines, and factories along the banks of the Hudson and Mohawk rivers in upstate New York. As a broad range of new industrial technologies developed, TIS evolved and expanded along with them. 162 years later, TIS still keeps industry running.

“For a company to last over 150 years is truly amazing when you think of how it requires adapting to all the changes that have taken place in their markets.” – Tom Wujec, CEO Flexco Manufacturing

Troy Industrial Solutions offers competitive pay and an industry-leading benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Employer-provided Life insurance
  • Employer-provided Short-Term Disability insurance
  • Voluntary life and disability benefits
  • 401(k) plan with generous employer match
  • Flexible work schedules (five 8-hour workdays/week or four 10-hour workdays/week)
  • Paid time off
  • Continuing education assistance
  • No-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • A professional culture with a family atmosphere

If you are interested in a career with a great employer, then we welcome you to apply to the Troy Industrial Solutions family.

Troy Industrial Solutions is looking for a motivated, career-minded individual with proven experience to fill a**Conventional / Manual Machinist**position. The individual in this position is responsible for fabricating and/or repairing large and small components as needed by our electro-mechanical repair shop. This is a job-shop environment with a fluid schedule. We do provide some short run / small batch parts production for a few customers, but most of our work is one-off parts for customer jobs.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

  • Operate manual mills, lathes, VTL, Bridgeport, and more.
  • Proficiency in the use of manual equipment, reading micrometers, and utilizing digital readouts is a must.
  • Reverse engineer old or obsolete parts and recreate to proper specifications and materials.
  • Interpreting engineering drawings, diagrams, and the occasional “back of a napkin.”
  • Basic equipment maintenance and work area cleanliness
  • Review job orders that require machine work and provide estimates on time required for repair or fabrication.
  • Work alongside/support CNC machining with the opportunity to learn CNC if desired.

QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

  • Knowledge of standard machine shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and more
  • Ability to produce features on parts to tolerances of +/- 0.001”
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality and customer service
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Welding experience preferred

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of manual machining equipment required
  • Two-year degree from a technical school or certificate from an industrial program preferred
  • One to three years of actual work experience

Please see Job Description for a complete list of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

You should be proficient in:

  • Machine Setups for Production Runs
  • Manual Machining Skills
  • Quality Inspection Experience
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Welding Setups for Production
  • Machine Safety Inspections
  • Meets Physical Requirements
  • High School / GED
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Industrial Construction
  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Equipment Troubleshooting

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Manual Vertical Mill
  • Calipers and Micrometers
  • MIG Welder
  • TIG Welder
  • Stick Welder
  • Manual Grinder
  • Manual Lathe
  • Boring Mill
  • CAD Software
  • Measurement Gauges
  • Vertical Lathe