Job Description

Machinists are skilled workers who usually have experience running many types of conventional machine tools. They normally work in environments that require the use of many different machines to complete specific projects. Machinists will examine prints, select materials, establish project plans, and then perform all the machining operations needed to complete a project or print specifications. Training through high school vocational programs, or apprenticeship is often needed for these jobs. Machinists will demonstrate skill and process knowledge.

This position requires an individual to read and understand blueprints, sketches, and samples to accurately machine parts to customer specifications. Some light duty lifting required and using a hoist to install vises, jigs, fixtures, and heavy work pieces onto the mill or lathe for machining. Use precision measuring equipment with both hands to accurately machine parts. Operating the controls of the mill or lathe with both hands to remove material from parts in conjunction with the specs and accuracy required for specific job. Check lubricating fluid and fill as necessary. Clean mill and lathe work area as needed and at the end of each shift. Prior Lathe or Milling experience preferred. Must be able to use micrometers, calipers, and t-gauges bench and disc sanders horizontal and vertical bandsaws.

**LATHE OPERATION: **

Holding parts, tooling/sharpening, setup, cutting speeds and feeds, 4-jaw chuck, precision machining (.0001), cutting threads.

MILLING OPERATION:

Use of mill, attachments, cutters and holders, cutter RPM and feed rates, mill flat surfaces, squaring parts, milling grooves, drilling, and tapping, boring, dividing or indexing head, setting up angles.

Position must also be able to identify types of metal and other material, understand CAD drawings and be able to sketch a part. Basic math, geometry, and trigonometry skills are also critical.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 6:30am-3:00pm
• Overtime available

Qualifications:

• The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and move materials up to 50lbs.
• The ability to stand or walk an entire shift (can be approx… 8-10 hours)
• The ability to use handheld tools such as Hammers, Screwdrivers, Wrenches, Tape Measures, Micrometers, Calipers, Etc.
• Standing: Continuously
• Walking: Continuously
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Stooping (forward leaning): Occasionally.
• Reaching/Working Overhead: Occasionally

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive starting wages
• Multiple performance reviews within your first two years, which include the ability to receive multiple wage increases
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, flexible-spending accounts.
• PTO after 30 days and 10 paid holidays after 30 days
• Quarterly bonus after 6 months of employment
• Climate controlled work environment
• 24/7 Onsite Fitness Center, medical clinic, and Spanish translator
• 2 forms of retirement; 401(k) with a company match program and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Shares in the employee ownership stock program valued at $1,295.15 per share!
• On the job training
• And, so much more!

You should be proficient in:

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Tape Measure Reading
• Manual Machining Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Surface Grinder
• Manual Lathe
• Manual Vertical Mill