Manual Horizontal Lathe Machinist

Are you a seasoned machinist with a passion for precision and a flair for CNC looking for a long term career you can retire from? We're on the lookout for a dedicated individual to join our triumphant, employee-owned team. Picture yourself at the heart of an organization that specializes in large-scale fabrication and machining, where excellence is not just encouraged—it's expected.

As a valued member of our culture-driven workplace, you'll not only enjoy exceptional benefits but also the chance to forge a deeply satisfying career. Dive into a role that demands accuracy, efficiency, and a keen eye for detail as you bring blueprints to life using a variety of lathes. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to our team's success through equipment maintenance and the skilled use of manual tools.

If you're ready to be a part of something truly impactful, explore the possibilities that await you with us.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn up to $40.00 per hour, a reflection of your experience and dedication.
• Retirement Plan: Enjoy a 100% company-funded ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) for a secure financial future.
• 401(k) with Match: Plan for your long-term goals with our company-matched 401(k) program.
• Health Insurance: Our health insurance is low cost and low deductible, very competitive to the best coverage in the industry
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Comprehensive dental and vision plans to keep you smiling and seeing clearly.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate and recharge with paid holidays throughout the year.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Take the time you need for a healthy work-life balance.

Essential Functions:

• Machine Operation: Set up and operate a range of lathes, including manual vertical turret lathes, manual horizontal lathes, and CNC horizontal lathes.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct daily equipment start-up, clean-up, and weekly maintenance, including routine preventative measures to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Tool Usage: Regularly employ manual tools such as Dial Calipers, Dial Indicators, and OD/ID Mics to verify dimensions and uphold quality standards.
• Material Management: Identify and label materials for traceability, including those slated for additional machining processes.
• Adaptability: Be prepared to operate other machines as required to meet production demands and contribute to overall team efficiency.

Requirements:

Competencies and Experience Needed:

• Machining Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of CNC machining experience is required.
• CNC Programming Knowledge: Preferred for roles involving manual machining. Training is available for candidates with the right aptitude.
• Large Turning Experience: Preferred, particularly with parts weighing over 1000 lbs.
• Lathe Experience: Beneficial to have experience with Monarch, Leblond, and Niles manual lathes.
• Employee-Owned Work Ethic: Candidates should exhibit a strong work ethic and possess decision-making skills in alignment with an employee-owned culture.
• Forklift Experience: Preferred experience in operating forklifts.
• Alloy Steel Knowledge: Good knowledge of and experience working with alloy steel materials.
• Blueprint and BOM Interpretation: Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated high levels of accuracy and attention to detail are crucial.
• Safety Awareness: Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Core Values:

• Do Right - Always!
• Customer Centric Teamwork
• Get it Done! - Well and Timely
• Drama Free Work Environment
• Be Smart, Grow & Learn, Stay Smart

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires physical capability which includes standing most of the time, some lifting up to 25 to 50 pounds, and pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching as needed.
• Standard shift is ten hours per day, with Steel-toe boots and safety glasses required. We are open to flexible schedules at this time.

Mach3 is an EOE, including disability / vets