Machinist I

Motion; Lively; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion is seeking a skilled machinist to set up, operate, and adjust conventional and automatic machines, producing parts from drawings with ordinary tolerances. You will read plans and select appropriate tools, while ensuring quality through precise measurement.

Responsibilities include machine operation, fixture design support, and process optimization to support repair, prototyping, and fabrication projects. High school diploma required; CAD/CAM experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with machining processes and tolerances.
• Ability to read basic drawings and blueprints.
• Familiarity with measurement tools like micrometers or calipers.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to specifications using lathes, mills, shapers, or grinders.
• Measure and test parts to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Monitor tool setup, speed, and feed; maintain machines in good condition.
• Study blueprints and engineering info to plan operations.

Skills

Metals knowledge

Machining measurements

CAD/CAM software

Math proficiency

Machine operation experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Piranha

Metal shear

Metal brakes

Job description

Summary

Under direct supervision, sets up, operates, and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other precision equipment. Works from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts in making repairs to metal parts as well as for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment. Work is routine and machining is performed to ordinary tolerances.

Summary

Under direct supervision, sets up, operates, and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other precision equipment. Works from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts in making repairs to metal parts as well as for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment. Work is routine and machining is performed to ordinary tolerances.

Job Duties

• Machines parts to specifications, using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders. Sets up, adjusts, or operates basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
• Measures, examines or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers. Calculates dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or Vernier calipers.
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. Maintains machine tools in proper operational condition. Operates equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Uses various bandsaws, cutoff wheels, table saws, and pedestal grinders.
• Lays out, measures and marks metal stock to display placement of cuts. Fits and assembles parts to make or repair machine tools. Sets up or operates metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment.
• Installs repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment. Checks work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
• Designs fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
• Supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics. Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
• Tests experimental models under simulated operating conditions for purposes such as development, standardization, or feasibility of design. Install experimental parts or assemblies, such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants or batteries into machines or mechanisms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of various metals and measurements used in machining processes required.
• Knowledge of machinist, CAD and/or CAM software required.
• Knowledge of mathematics and its application required.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods required.
• Knowledge of monitoring gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly required.
• Ability to safely use or learn to use piranha, metal shear, and metal breaks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination. Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and stand for extended periods of time.

Compensation

$27.80 - $37.00 hourly

Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Company Information

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.