Field Machinist -DSS

Wyoming Machinery Company; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Machinery Company in Tyler, Texas seeks a skilled candidate to plan and facilitate jobs, including print reading and troubleshooting equipment. Experience in machining, welding, and safety standards is essential.

The ideal applicant will have a high school diploma, at least five years of related experience, and proficiency with various machining tools. The position may require travel and involves physical work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in the trade.
• Able to align gear cases and motors.
• Possess appropriate tools as per Machinist Tool List.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate jobs as assigned.
• Troubleshoot jobs and equipment needed to complete tasks.
• Communicate plans and projects effectively.

Skills

Print reading and interpretation

Knowledge of trigonometry and geometry

Proficient in welding and cutting

Experience with machining tools

Safety protocols

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Stationary and portable boring equipment

Machinist Tool List

Job description

• Plan, organize and facilitate jobs as assigned, including print reading and interpretation.
• Audit equipment for potential repairs.
• Trouble shoot jobs and equipment needed to complete jobs.
• Utilize knowledge of trigonometry, geometry and metric conversion to complete calculations encountered on different jobs.
• Create and facilitate projects to completion, including any related paperwork or service reports.
• Communicate plans and projects effectively to other employees, training them if necessary.
• Safely use rigging and lifting equipment.
• Travel to sites with overnight stays.

Additional Functions

• Assist in special projects as needed.
• Answer telephone calls.
• Complete service reports and maintain records.
• Participate and occasionally lead safety meetings.
• Provide daily progress updates to supervisor and dispatchers.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the trade.
• Knowledgeable in various areas, including gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics.
• Able to effectively use stationary and portable boring equipment and machine tools as well as multiple other types of tooling to meet specific job needs.
• Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work.
• Able to align gear cases and motors.
• Possess appropriate tools per the Machinist Tool List.
• Proficient in welding and cutting of all types.
• Possess a proficient understanding of metallurgy and its application to machining.
• Able to heat‑treat parts.
• Proficient in testing the hardness of materials.
• Able to level and use of Brunson equipment, and balancing components.
• General understanding of mechanical assemblies.
• Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, noise, chemicals, paints and other elements.
• Exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Heavy lifting – up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged walking, sitting and standing.
• Working in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping, and pulling.
• Use of all necessary personal protective equipment.
• Use hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
• Use feet frequently in repetitive movement.
• Requires travel, overtime and varying schedules.

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