Field Machinist

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC, based in Greensburg, is looking for a skilled machinist to read diagrams and blueprints, set up milling machines, lathes and grinders, and manufacture metal parts to precise specifications. The role requires using a variety of tools, measuring accurately, and following established methods in a busy machine shop.

Ideal candidates are 18+, able to communicate in English, and able to identify shop safety hazards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to identify shop safety hazards.
• Strong knowledge of safety requirements.
• Knowledge of metals and their properties.
• Ability to produce high quality work.
• Able to understand spoken and written English effectively.
• Able to pass post offer substance testing.

Responsibilities

• Uses a variety of tools to measure, calculate, cut and modify materials.
• Processes skills and knowledge to safely operate machine shop tools and equipment.
• Follows established manufacturing methods using standard machine tools, materials and equipment.
• Adjusts feeds, speed, and depth of cut to machine quality.
• Reads diagrams and blueprints and manufactures metal parts to precise specifications.
• Set up tools such as milling machines, grinders, lathes and drilling machines.
• Correctly use precision measuring tools.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy and reliability.

Skills

Good hearing

Effective communication

Identify safety hazards

Safety knowledge

Metals knowledge

Quality-focused

English proficiency

Substance testing pass

Job description

• Good hearing and able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work comfortably in dangerous work environments.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to identify shop safety hazards.
• Strong knowledge of safety requirements.
• Knowledge of metals and their properties.
• Ability to produce high quality work.
• Able to understand spoken and written English effectively.
• Able to pass post offer substance testing.

Essential Functions:

• Uses a variety of tools to measure, calculate, cut and modify materials.
• Processes skills and knowledge to safely operate machine shop tools and equipment.
• Follows established manufacturing methods using standard machine tools, materials and equipment.
• Adjusts feeds, speed, and depth of cut to machine quality.
• Reads diagrams and blueprints and manufactures metal parts to precise specifications.
• Set up tools such as milling machines, grinders, lathes and drilling machines.
• Correctly use precision measuring tools.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy and reliability.

Physical Demands:

Physically demanding job which requires lifting heavy objects, twisting, bending and reaching. Must be physically agile and able to work in confined spaces as well as high elevations.

Work Environment:

Exposure to varying extreme climates and outside weather conditions (heat/cold, wet/humid).