Heavy Industrial Manual Machinist

collinsmachine; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Collins Machine is seeking full-time Industrial Machinists to join our team in North Charleston, South Carolina. This role focuses on precision machining with responsibilities spanning the setup and operation of machines to produce high-quality components.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, effective communication skills, and a commitment to safety in the workplace. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and precision measuring tools.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machine tools.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Perform daily cleaning and light maintenance tasks.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measurement

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy Duty Horizontal Lathes

Milling Machines

Precision Measuring Tools

Job description

CMMC Machine, LLC is seeking full time Industrial Machinists to join our team. If you have a passion for precision machining and are looking for a challenging and rewarding position, this may be the shop for you! Manual Machinists set up and operate manual machines to confidently produce high-quality components with accuracy and efficiency. Manual Machinists should be familiar with manually controlled machines and benchwork in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment.

Applicant must be a US citizen. Access to DoD facilities is required. Company is not able to sponsor work visa for this position.

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

Shifts: Positions on both Day and Night Shifts are Available

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company provided Medical Clinic/Pharmacy access
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term Disability and basic Life Insurance provided by company
• Supplementary Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long Term Disability available
• Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 to 5 years of related experience is preferred.
• Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions verbally and written in English
• Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read precision measuring tools
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to work independently and as part as a team
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel

Physical Demands

• Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. at a time when required
• While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and use stairs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• The employee will also be expected to spend time using a computer

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.