Posted 28 days ago
Maintenance Machinist
AI Summary
Operates and maintains machine tools such as drill presses, lathes, milling machines and surface grinders; performs basic welding and brazing; reads blueprints and CAD/CAM drawings; ensures process integrity and workplace safety.
About this role
Pay Range:
Starting Hourly Rate: $30.21The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
Job Description
Principal Duties and Accountabilities (*Essential Functions)
Shift Hours will be discussed during interview.
- Works in a safe and orderly manner at all times. Obeys plant, department and area rules and regulations and proactively encourages other team members to do so.
- Obtains, maintains and wears or uses all necessary safety equipment as directed by work instructions or area supervisor.
- Attends shift, department and plant meetings in a timely manner as directed by supervisor.
- Operates, monitors and adjusts as required equipment including, but not limited to; drill presses, lathes, milling machines and surface grinders.
- Performs basic welding and brazing as required to fabricate, modify and repair equipment, parts and components.
- Maintains process integrity with proper documentation and observance of process records
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area at all times.
- High School diploma, G.E.D. certificate or recognized equivalent.
- Ability to speak, read and write in the English language sufficient enough to perform the following:
- Communicate effectively with other team members and supervision
- Read and comprehend process instructions
- Record pertinent process information as required
- Ability to read and interpret analog and digital gauges
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and CAD/CAM drawings
- Ability to read and interpret written standards from equipment manufacturers
- Technical understanding of fasteners, bearings, seals, and lubricants including their use, function, tolerances, removal and installation procedures as applicable.
- Technical understanding of metals types, including identification and usage.
- Minimum 4 years of verifiable experience in a position with similar duties and responsibilities OR
- A recognized certificate of training or diploma in a course of study or apprenticeship program AND 1 year of verifiable experience in a position with similar duties and responsibilities.
- Must satisfactorily pass a written comprehension test and mechanical aptitude evaluation.
Must own and maintain a complimentary set of hand tools sufficient to perform all duties presently required and must be willing to obtain replacement/additional hand tools as required. Employer will supply and maintain any required tooling deemed as 'special' or of extremely limited use.
Work Environment:
Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.
Benefits:
At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.
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