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Shop Machinist

Company:
Leverage Mechanical Services
Location:
Port Lavaca, TX, 77979
Posted:
May 15, 2024
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Description:

We are looking for an experienced Machinist to join our team in a fast-paced machining service. The Machinist will be responsible for producing high-quality machined parts to strict tolerances and specifications while maintaining a safe and organized working environment.

Responsibilities:

Manual Shop Machinist

Work Schedule: M-F 7am-3:30pm

Full-Time Position

Pay Scale $35-$40.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machining tools to perform precision machining operations (lathe, milling machine, drill press, etc.)

Set up/operate machines, including but not limited to, lathes, vertical turret lathes, horizontal boring mills, Bridgeport knee mills.

Ability to read and understand prints. Knowledge of concentricity, parallelism, surface finish, and tolerances in both imperial and metric units

Use of precision measuring instruments and equipment such as Vernier calipers, height gauges, inside, outside and depth micrometers, parallels, gage blocks, dial indicators, surface gages to attain accurate dimensions and maintain tolerances.

• Machine and fabricate a variety of parts and components to include shafts, bushings, pins, gears, hubs, bearings, keyways, etc.

• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and precision measurement tools.

• Conduct maintenance on equipment in accordance with the scheduled maintenance requirements

• Work closely with various members of the team to collaborate on projects and other jobs.

• Adhere to and promote all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant.

• Operate hoisting and lifting devices.

• Be willing and able to work any shift, variable start times, overtime, and weekends as scheduled.

• Be able to complete job setups independently.

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience in rotating equipment & fabrication

Experience with precision maintenance

Technical Degree or higher

Requirements

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

A minimum of (5) years of experience in vertical mills and lathes

Experience in machining steel, stainless steel, aluminum

Required able to provide personal hand tools.

Knowledge of tool holders, insert types, lathe threading, turning and boring setups.

Experience in geometric tolerances, inspection gages, and layout procedures

We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a dynamic work environment. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Salary Description

$35-$40

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