Fixture builder

Ken Garner Manufacturing; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Machinist / Fixture Builder in Chattanooga, TN. This role includes setting up and operating machine tools to create precision parts, reading blueprints, and collaborating with engineering teams. The position comes with a full benefits package, including paid holidays and insurance options.

Benefits

10 paid holidays

1 week vacation after 6 months

2 weeks vacation after 18 months

3 weeks vacation after 5 years

4 weeks vacation after 10 years

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Uniforms provided

Regularly scheduled performance reviews

Qualifications

• Previous experience in machining and welding is a must.
• Reading blueprints and technical drawings is essential.
• Candidates must supply their own safety shoes.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing lathes, milling machines, and grinding machines to create components.
• Fabricating and assembling jigs and fixtures to support production needs.
• Performing routine maintenance and inspection of machines.

Skills

Precision Machining

Blueprint Reading

Welding

Machine Operation

Tools

Lathes

Milling Machines

Grinding Machines

Mazak (Mazatrol Programming)

Job description

The Machinist / Fixture Builder will be responsible for setting up and operating various machine tools to create precision parts and fixtures. This position requires reading blueprints and technical drawings, understanding machining processes, and ensuring that fabricated parts meet specifications and quality standards.

Key tasks include:

• Utilizing lathes, milling machines, and grinding machines to create components.
• Fabricating and assembling jigs and fixtures to support production needs.
• Collaborating with engineering and production teams to develop efficient machining processes.
• Performing routine maintenance and inspection of machines to ensure optimal performance.

Mazak (Mazatrol Programming) Mill Experience is a plus!

Previous experience in machining and welding is a must.

All tools and equipment are provided by the company. Candidates must supply their own safety shoes. Applications are accepted in person at 1201 E 28th St, Chattanooga, TN 37404.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Employees are eligible for a full benefit package:

10 paid holidays + 1 week vacation after 6 months, 2 weeks after 18 months, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10.

Medical, dental and vision insurance is offered at very reasonable rates. Family coverage is approximately $95 per week.

Company paid life insurance for employee, optional coverage is available for family at additional discounted cost.

Uniforms provided. Pay is weekly. Regularly scheduled performance reviews.