Machinist

DXP Enterprises, Inc.; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

DXP Enterprises, Inc. in Commerce City, CO, is seeking a skilled Machinist to support our shop floor operations. Review samples, drawings, and instructions to plan machining steps and ensure output meets specifications.

You will set up lathes and grinders, load materials, monitor cutting processes, and keep accurate records. A high school diploma or GED is required, with experience preferred. This day shift position offers steady work in a learning-friendly environment with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Experience as machinist
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools

Responsibilities

• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
• Plan the sequence of actions for the completion of a job
• Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
• Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and load material
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine
• Monitor machine to adjust feed and identify issues
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs

Skills

Machinist

Blueprint reading

Measuring & math

Precision tools

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training/apprenticeship asset

Tools

Manual machines

Lathes

Grinders

Semi-automatic machines

CNC basics

Job description

Do you want to grow with us? At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908 DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success. We aspire to be the best solution for the Industrial customers' needs for MROP products and services through our Innovative Pumping Solutions, Metal Working, Supply Chain Services and Service Centers.

Responsibilities of the Machinist

• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
• Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
• Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages

Qualifications of the Machinist

• Proven experience as machinist
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
• Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
• Good at math with analytical abilities
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship will be an asset

Additional Information

• Physical Demand: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Working Conditions: Shop environment
• Training/Certifications: N/A
• Shift Time/Overtime: Day Shift
• Travel: N/A
• Pay range: $32 - $42 hourly
• Education: High School Diploma or GED