Conventional Machinist – Morgantown, WV

Swanson Industries, Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Benefits-eligible: medical, dental, 40

Job summary

Swanson Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled machinist in Morgantown, WV. The role focuses on operating engine lathes and conventional mills, reading blueprints, and producing parts within tight tolerances.

You will use micrometers, calipers, thread mics, and gauges to verify dimensions and ensure quality. Collaboration with the shop team and adherence to safety and procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years machining background or relevant experience.
• Must meet minimum tool requirements.
• Able to work as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Proficient at reading blueprints and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operate engine lathes and conventional mills and machine shop equipment proficiently.
• Use measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, thread mics, wires) accurately.
• Understand hydraulic terminology and machine to specified tolerances.
• Read prints, create sketches, and machine accordingly.
• Identify thread forms and related gauges; participate in seal and hydraulic fitting work.
• Know port machining and hydraulic fitting sizes and descriptions.
• Identify seals and machine tolerance specs (O-rings, wipers, wear bands).
• Handle different metals and various tooling (cemented, indexable, threading).
• Maintain machinery knowledge and safety, comply with company policies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring with micrometers

Teamwork

Communication

Deadline driven

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machinist tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Thread mic

Job description

Ability to efficiently and productively operate an engine lathe and the majority of all machines in the customer repair shop. Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings, to read micrometers, and work within required machining tolerances and possess a working knowledge of the repair procedures and tolerances for customer conventional machines. Demonstration of proficiency in applicable and appropriate machining skills.

Job Summary

Location: Morgantown, WV

Essential Job Duties And Responsibiliities

• Proficient in operating engine lathes and conventional mills and machine shop equipment.
• Ability to use measuring tools proficiently (Mics ID and OD, calipers, thread mics and wires).
• Knowledgeable in hydraulic terminology (example: gland, piston, port, retract, extend, wiper).
• Able to use prints, make sketches, and machine to either.
• Know different thread forms (internal, external, standard or metric) and able to machine the like. Make gauges if necessary.
• Know port machining and hydraulic fitting sizes and description.
• Know seal identification and machining of tolerance specifications (examples: O-ring, wiper, seal, wear band).
• Machine knowledge of different metals.
• Familiar with tooling, cemented, index able, threading, etc.
• Must have machinist tools to perform job.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, meetings, workshops, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 3 years of machining background or other relevant experience.
• Must be able to meet the minimum tool requirements.
• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and follow directions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job duties consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent walking and/or standing is required.
• Frequent bending, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying of rods and cylinders.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to the Swanson Safety System in daily job duties.

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Benefits-eligible: medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, paid vacation, etc.

Swanson Industries, Inc. is a global leader in engineered hydraulics, providing hydraulic cylinder manufacturing, remanufacturing, and repair services for the mining and mobile industries. We are poised for continuous growth as we expand our global presence. For more information, visit www.swansonindustries.com!

Keywords: Machinist

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At Swanson, we appreciate your expertise and it shows. We provide employees with:

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Training and Development
• Matching 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Attendance Incentives
• Safe Work Environment