Machine Shop Technician

ESAB AB; Hermosillo; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ESAB AB in Sonora, Mexico, seeks an experienced machinist to lay out, fabricate, and assemble metalworking dies, molds, and fixtures. The role analyzes blueprints, uses precision tools, computes dimensions, and selects materials. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, leadership potential, and the ability to solve fabrication challenges.

This position offers a hands-on environment with independent methods and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a machinist or in a closely related role.
• Ability to analyze blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Experience leading or guiding others in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fabricate, and assemble metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures.
• Analyze blueprints and engineering specifications to determine required materials and processes.
• Compute dimensions and select appropriate tools, machines, and materials.
• Monitor quality and ensure processes meet specifications; suggest design/material revisions as needed.

Skills

Machinist experience

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Machinist hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Job Description:
Lays out, fabricates, and assembles metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering or shop specifications. Uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Computes dimensions; determines machining and material or parts required. Performs precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommends revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solves problems relating to unusual materials, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Extensive knowledge in specialized function. Contributes to the development of concepts and techniques. Assignments are complex and require judgement and initiative. May act independently to determine methods and procedures for new assignments. May be a team leader or considered a subject matter expert for their work area. Typically requires a minimum of 7+ years of experience.