Manual Machinist

Job Description

Come join our team. Great compensation, benefits, and location in Charleston, SC.

Machinist will set up and operate manually controlled machines in skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment.

The applicant must be a US citizen. Access to DoD facilities is required. The company is not able to sponsor a work visa or this position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Use precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathe, manual milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, band saw, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment

Fabricate and shape parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal

Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines

Recognize, deploy, and effectively use inserts, fixtures, and tooling

Studies applicable drawings and prints of work to be performed and follows instructions

Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given task

Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work

Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements

Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment

Ability to track parts and jobs in JobBOSS and Travelers.

Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends

Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant

Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED MACHINING SKILLS

Lathes, Grinders, Boring Mills, Planers, Portable Tools

Turn, Drill, Tap, Bore, Hone, Polish machine processes

Large part machining experience preferred. Ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.

In-place machining experience is desired

Forklift and Crane experience preferred

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

1 to 3 years’ related experience is preferred.

Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language. Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner

Ability and willingness to learn.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems.

Read blueprints and measuring tools.

Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.

Full-time