Journeyman Machinist - Special Products - 1st Shift

Maxcess International; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxcess International is seeking skilled machinists to manufacture and repair special products and prototypes. You will read drawings, interpret measurements, and weld using multiple processes to ensure precise, high-quality parts.

The role involves reverse engineering, tooling design, and fixture fabrication in a dynamic shop environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of journeyman experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years journeyman level experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate all standard machine tools efficiently.
• Make mathematical calculations for setup and machining.
• Read drawings, use precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Assemble and disassemble precision parts and equipment.
• Welding (tig, mig, stick and gas).
• Metal fabrication.
• Reverse engineering.
• Design and build tooling and fixtures.
• Manufacture dies, machine tools, cutting tools, and other tools.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Shop math

Hydraulics basics

Electrical basics

Pneumatics basics

Computer literacy

Metallurgy knowledge

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Education

High school diploma

Journeyman experience

Job description

Primary Responsibility:

Manufacture and repair special products - build prototypes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Efficiently operate all standard machine tools
• Make mathematical calculations required for setting up and machining any part
• Read drawings, use precision measuring instruments and hand tools
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications
• Assemble and disassemble precision parts and equipment
• Welding ( tig, mig, stick and gas )
• Metal fabrication
• Reverse engineering
• Design and build tooling and fixtures
• Manufacture dies, machine tools, cutting tools, and other tools

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Good mechanical skills
• Good shop math skills
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, electricity, pneumatics, and a familiarization with computer technology.
• Thorough knowledge of metallurgy and heat treating
• Work with minimum supervision

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years journeyman level experience.

Physical requirements

• Able to lift 35 lbs. on occasion
• Stand for extended periods - 2 hour periods
• Some overtime required

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Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.