Join us in Shaping our Future!

If you're looking for a company that offers both job stability and the opportunity for personal and professional growth, Power Test is the place for you.

Why Power Test?

Financial Stability: Over 90 years in business, our sustained growth is a testament to our prudent financial management and our ability to adapt to changing market dynamics.

Career Advancement: Many of our team members have enjoyed long and fulfilling careers with us, with opportunities for advancement.

Industry Leader: Join a company that is recognized as an industry leader and pioneer.

Community Involvement: Share time, talent, and treasure in the community through group projects, eight hours paid charity time off, donation drives, and employee donation match

Summary:

The Machinist position is responsible for helping deliver profitable growth by completing machining functions accurately, efficiently, and safely. A person in this role will produce quality machined parts by setting up and operating manual and computer numerical control (CNC) machines. They will also be responsible for maintaining equipment and keeping supplies in good working order.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform complex series’ of progressive machine operations to meet precise and close tolerance and finish requirements.
Optimizing machine processes, set-up and operate all manual and CNC Machines to produce parts accurately and efficiently.
Manually cycle machine through sequences. Correct deviations, adjust machine speeds and feeds, and calibrate and change cutters in order to machine parts according to specifications.
Understand complex machine functions and effects on machined materials.
Diagnose operating difficulties. Troubleshoot, repair and correct basic machine issues, tooling, or replacement parts.
Review set up sheets and specifications to determine setup procedure, machine sequence and dimensions.
Interpret engineering drawings. Identify and correct errors or recommend potential improvements in the drawings to engineers and/or management.
Complete first piece inspection and use a variety of precision measuring and inspection devices to ensure parts conform to specifications.
Maintain quality and safety standards.
Work with and train apprentices or other machinists/operators as needed and requested.
Operate a forklift or crane when necessary.
Follow company procedures to complete assignments. Complete and maintain required records.
Communicate concerns to manager timely. Participate in solution implementation as appropriate.
Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement culture, including Lean initiatives.
Maintain a clean and neat work area.
Work effectively as a team member to contribute to a positive workplace.
Demonstrate and support company values.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Ability to operate various manual and CNC machines simultaneously.
Ability to both set-up and run machines.
Familiarity with types of controls such as Mazak, Fanuc and Mazatrol.
Knowledge of G & M codes.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hands productively
Ability to prove out machined programs
Has own tools.
Willingness to cross-train and work in other functional areas of the shop as needed.
Proficient with various precision measuring and inspection tools.
Operate forklift and crane when necessary
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills:

Preferably 3-5 years experience.
Mazak experience a huge plus.
Completion of a state apprenticeship with journeyman card or equivalent experience and knowledge.

Work Environment:

The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.

Total Reward Offerings:

One (1) day paid charity time off
Employee donation match
Organized service projects to support local nonprofit organizations (i.e. charity drives, team building activities)
Ten (10) paid holidays
Generous paid time off policy
Employer Paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability& Basic Life, and AD/D
Employer Subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life
Employee Assistance Program
Employer Matched 401(K)
Onsite Gym
Avanti Market one stop shop to purchase breakfast, lunch or snacks
And much more

Company Overview:

At Power Test, LLC we take pride in our unwavering commitment to excellence and our track record of sustained financial growth. As an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of dynamometers, heavy equipment testing systems and related data acquisition and control systems, we've not only weathered economic storms but have consistently thrived, providing our employees with job stability and a platform for career growth.

EEO STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.