Machinist

About the role

Uses various tools for machining tasks on lathes, lapping, milling or boring equipment. Prepares and completes work using knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures. Performs maintenance on tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Draw, design & fabricate pieces to build and/or repair components.
• Perform horizontal and vertical mill operations.
• Perform various capacity lathe operations.
• Prepare and set-up machining equipment.
• Read and interpret prints and drawings for fabrication projects.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Must develop functional ability in the use of proprietary (i.e. Caterpillar, etc.) software.
• Demonstrate reading blueprint, laying out and building example from blueprint.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating standard honing and boring equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating standard horizontal and vertical milling equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating standard flame metal spray equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating standard surface grinding equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating standard line boring equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have the physical ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including protective glasses, protective gloves, and protective clothing and footwear as required by the job.
• Must be dependable. Consistently arrives at work on time when scheduled, fully ready to work.
• Maintain company and product confidentiality.
• Able to lift up to 50-80 pounds occasionally.

Skills

• Knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures.
• Proficiency in operating standard honing and boring equipment.
• Proficiency in operating standard horizontal and vertical milling equipment.
• Proficiency in operating standard flame metal spray equipment.
• Proficiency in operating standard surface grinding equipment.
• Proficiency in operating standard line boring equipment.

Benefits

Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and background.

Pay

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and background.

Schedule

Standard five-day schedule, including daily overtime and occasional weekend hours as needed.

Contact Information

Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.