Machinist

AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Profit Sharing Bonus Plan

Medical, Dental and Supplemental Vision

401k and Savings Plan with company match

Dental

Vision

401k match

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Birmingham, AL is looking for a Machinist to join their Plant Maintenance Division. The role involves machining parts to precise specifications, performing machine set-up and maintenance, and training apprentices. Candidates should have a machinist apprenticeship or relevant experience, strong math skills, and the ability to read blueprints. Competitive pay, benefits, and profit-sharing opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an apprenticeship or trainee program in a craft classification.
• Ability to read, write, and keep records.
• Ability to operate and interpret various measuring instruments.
• Good vision and hearing to respond to safety warnings.
• Must pass vision and hearing requirements due to hazardous environment.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up machines for production runs.
• Perform daily checks and maintain machines.
• Train and instruct apprentices as needed.
• Inform supervisor when parts need replacement and retrieve parts from storage.
• Train Apprentices and other workers in the area as directed.
• Maintain clean and orderly workspace and safety compliance.
• Operate floor cranes to move machines as needed.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Machining tools operation

Advanced shop mathematics

Training abilities

Education

Completion of machinist apprenticeship

4+ years machinist experience

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Honing tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) is hiring for positions in our Plant Maintenance Division in Birmingham, AL. We believe in doing things THE RIGHT WAY. That's why our employees earn competitive pay, receive excellent benefits and have opportunities to grow. All this while making products the world needs.

Machinist Job Duties

• From instructions, must be able to machine the part to the correct: a) Dimensions b) Tolerances c) Straightness d) MicroFinish.
• Performs machine set-up as required to machine piece.
• Machines piece in an efficient manner to meet the requirements of the instructions.
• Uses advanced shop mathematics to determine dimensions and to set machine hand dials.
• Determines speeds, feeds, number and depth of cuts depending on dimensions, tolerances, surface finished, and type material, to machine the piece in the most efficient manner.
• Uses and maintains sufficient hand tools to perform required work.
• Performs daily checks and maintains proper oil levels in machine.
• Use assembly manuals or computer to look up parts or blueprints to be used for proper repair or assembly of machine tools and equipment.
• Tear down, check for defective parts to include dimensional checking of parts and reassemble machine tools or equipment as required.
• Inform supervisor when parts need replacing and retrieve parts from Central Stores or other storage areas.
• Keeps machine clean and orderly.
• Operates floor cranes to load and unload machines as required.
• Provides training and instruction to the Apprentice(s) and to other wage jobs in their work area/department as instructed by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed an apprentice program in a craft classification. OR Must have successfully completed a trainee program in a machinist craft classification with four (4) years well rounded machinist experience. Experience must include at least one of the following: i.e. operating lathes, milling, honing, etc. OR Applicants who have not successfully completed a trainee program in an machinist craft classification with four (4) years well-rounded experience will be considered if they have two (2) or more years well-rounded machinist experience (i.e. operating lathes, milling, honing, etc.) in a heavy industrial environment and are willing to sign an agreement to successfully complete a modified Penn-Foster curriculum approved by the department head. OR Applicants who have successfully completed a trainee or certification program with no years of experience will be considered if they are willing to sign an agreement to successfully complete a modified Penn-Foster curriculum approved by the department head.
• Must be able to read, write and keep records.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be able to perform written and verbal instructions.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Due to the hazardous nature of the job environment (mobile equipment, overhead cranes, etc.), an acceptable level of vision and hearing is required in order to identify and respond to visual and audible warnings in a safe manner.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, and common fractions and decimal fractions.
• Must exhibit the ability to use and interpret various measuring instruments such as a tape measure, micrometer, and caliper.
• Must meet the physical requirements for safe operation of mobile equipment as administered by the Company.
• Must exhibit a valid state issued driver's license.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Profit Sharing Bonus Plan (Employee-Owned Company)
• Medical, Dental and Supplemental Vision
• Generous 401k and Savings Plan (company match)