Manual Machinist

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Operate conventional manual machining tools including engine lathes, horizontal lathes, milling machines, grinders, drilling machines, and related equipment
• Safely use overhead, gantry cranes, lift trucks, and associated lift rigging
• Perform mechanical measurements using portable mechanical instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, and portable vibration measurement equipment. Including measurement of shaft run-out
• Machine and fabricate parts using engine lathes, grinders, and drill presses
• Draw accurate prints for parts needing to be fabricated
• Diagnose incoming units, disassemble, repair, assemble, and prepare items for shipment
• Perform mechanical rebuilds on rotating apparatus repairs like electric motors, pumps, and fans
• Measure and record data using calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, and vibration meters
• Use multi-meters, meggers, Baker instruments, and measure winding resistance, RTD and heater resistances, and mechanical fits and clearances
• Adhere to our shop safety policies
• Participate in daily operations discussions on customer products

Qualifications and Competencies

• At least 2 years related experience, 6 preferred using manual machining equipment, or equivalent education and experience preferred
• Ability to read micrometer measuring equipment
• Motor shop, machine shop, tool & die stamping, or oil field experience preferred
• Ability to operate manual lathes of various sizes and dimensions
• Ability to operate metalizing equipment
• Ability to work with tolerances of +/- .001
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• 1-5 years of AC/DC motor experience preferred
• Self-starter and highly motivated person
• Work overtime and weekends as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs

About the Role

At Integrated Power Services (IPS), we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 30,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)