Machinist

Encore Wire Careers; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Wire Careers in McKinney, TX is seeking a Machinist for our Machine Shop to join the Maintenance Team. You will operate manual machine shop equipment and read prints to produce parts, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

This full-time onsite role operates on the night shift (9pm–7am); CNC experience is not required. Candidates should have basic computer skills and be able to work nights and weekends, with a preference for 5+ years in a machine shop.

Qualifications

• Read prints and/or make parts from a sample.
• 5+ years of experience operating in a machine shop environment preferred.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
• Operate manual machine shop equipment (knee mills, lathes, grinders, saws, drill press).
• Have basic computer skills and be able to read measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate knee mills, lathes, surface grinders, saws, hoist, drill press, Morrison key seater, and forklift.
• Read prints and/or make parts from a sample.
• Work in a team environment, have your own tools, and be able to work nights and weekends.
• Have basic computer skills.
• Position does not involve CNC equipment.

Skills

Read prints

Machine shop experience

Own hand tools

Basic computer skills

Team player

Tools

Manual machine tools

Knee mills

Lathe

Surface grinder

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Encore Wire McKinney - McKinney, TX 75069

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Full Time

Job Description

Encore Wire is one of the nation’s top copper and aluminum wire manufacturers, outfitting residential, commercial and industrial spaces across the US for a customer base that would blow your mind! Producing over $1 billion of wire every year, with over 1,600 employees and over 3 million sq. ft. of manufacturing space under our roof, we want to continue our history of growth. Encore is seeking an individual who is looking to join the Maintenance Team. In this role, you will be working as a Machinist in our Machine Shop.

MUST BE WILLING TO UNDERGO AN ONSITE DRUG SCREEN

Essential Job Functions

• Operate manual machine shop equipment including knee mills, lathes, surface grinders, saws, hoist, drill press, Morrison key seater, and a forklift.
• Read prints and/or make parts from a sample.
• Work in a team environment, have your own tools, and be able to work nights and weekends.
• Have basic computer skills.
• Prefer candidates with at least 5 years of experience operating in a machine shop environment.
• Position does not involve CNC equipment.

Hours

Nights 9pm-7am

Work Environment & Physical Responsibilities

Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside. Comfortable with repetitive movement, kneeling, crouching and stooping. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. Requires lifting up to 50 pounds while bending, twisting and/or standing.