Machinist

Talen Energy; Colstrip (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy in Colstrip, MT is seeking a skilled Machinist to operate milling machines, lathes and drill presses to produce parts for our heavy industry operations. You will read blueprints, set up and use precision tools, perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and document work to maintain accurate history.

A high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of heavy industrial machinist experience, or an accredited machinist program with 6000 hours on the job, are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industrial machinist work or formal training with 6000 hours on-the-job
• High school diploma or GED required; machinist apprenticeship or accredited program preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate milling machines, revolving lathes, and drill presses to produce parts and tools
• Read blueprints and drawings to fabricate or repair equipment and components
• Use precision tools and document completed work for equipment history
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment failures
• Ensure regular attendance and maintain clean, safe work area

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Machinist apprenticeship/6000 hours training

Tools

CNC machines

Lathe

Milling machines

Job description

Starting pay: 58.49/hour

A Machinist operates equipment such as milling machines, revolving lathes, and drill presses to produce parts and tools for the industry. They must have a thorough knowledge of many kinds of machine tools, including the use of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. The Machinist must have the ability to review blueprints and specifications, and know the sequence of steps to follow in producing the part or tool. A machinist should have the ability to perform any mechanical task assigned, such as those tasks assigned to a Journeyman Mechanic. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and will include other reasonable work expectations as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Have experience and knowledge to use many different kinds of tools, and machine tools.
• Read and used technical manuals to troubleshoot and overhaul equipment.
• Know and understand the system and equipment to be able to troubleshoot problems.
• Read blueprints and drawings to fabricate or repair equipment, tools and/or parts.
• Use precision tools.
• Document completed work to maintain accurate equipment history, machined parts/tools.
• Preventative maintenance. Checking equip., adding/changing oil, greasing with lubricants. Regular attendance and diligent work habits required
• Cleaning ditches, unplugging pipes and pipefitting.
• Repairing misc. pumps and equipment. Changing parts, sandblasting, painting and cleaning scrubbers.
• Repacking pumps, sootblowers, valves and agitators.
• Operate equipment such as dump trucks, bobcat loaders, hoists and backhoe.
• Changing parts, sandblasting, painting and general cleanup.
• Regular attendance and diligent work habits.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 3 years heavy industrial machinist experience; or, Completion of a formal technical education/degree from an accredited program for Machinist or completion of a formal accredited apprenticeship program for Machinist, with at least 6000 hours of on the job training.

License or Certificate Requirements

Valid Drivers’ License

Passed or be able to pass the PPL Skilled Trades Testing/EEI MASS testing.

Applicants must be able to pass a practical examination to demonstrate skills and proficiency as a machinist (this process could take up to 12 hours to complete).