Heavy Industrial Manual Machinist

Josh Pros LLC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Josh Pros LLC in North Charleston, SC, is seeking a skilled machinist for an on-site role. You will set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts in a manufacturing environment. Reading engineering drawings, selecting correct fixtures and tooling, and maintaining equipment safely are essential.

Overtime may be required evenings/weekends; forklift experience preferred. This position offers hands-on machining in a stable facility with opportunities to advance in

Qualifications

• Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints and follow their instructions.
• Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Use gauges and precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints and follow their instructions
• Machine parts out of metal
• Select, align, secure, and remove fixtures, cutting tools, and materials on machines
• Use measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
• Perform routine cleaning and light maintenance on machinery
• Work overtime as needed
• Coordinate with others to plan work in plant
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Machining

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Maintenance

Tools

Heavy Duty Horizontal Lathes

Milling Machines

Horizontal Boring Mills

Vertical Turning Lathes

Planers

Grinders

Drill Presses

Hydraulic Presses

Band Saws

Portable Tools

Job description

Client: A client in the manufacturing industry

Location: North Charleston, SC

Work mode: On-site

Work authorization: US Citizen (Only)

Relocation: Not available

Openings: 1

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints and follow their instructions
• Machine parts out of metal
• Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
• Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling
• Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given task
• Operate and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
• Use gauges and precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
• Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
• Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Machining Skills

• Familiarity with the use of: Heavy Duty Horizontal Lathes, Milling Machines, Horizontal Boring Mills, Vertical Turning Lathes, Planers, Grinders, Drill Presses, Hydraulic Presses, Band Saws, and Portable Tools
• Turning, Drilling, Tapping, Boring, Honing, Polishing machine processes
• Large part machining experience preferred (ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.)
• In-place machining experience is desired
• Forklift and Crane experience preferred