Machinist

Motion; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries in West Monroe, LA is seeking a machinist who sets up, operates, and adjusts conventional and automatic machines to fabricate and repair metal parts. Work involves reading drawings and following instructions to produce parts within standard tolerances.

You will measure using micrometers, clamp and align tooling, and ensure machines run safely and efficiently while maintaining quality throughout the process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of metals and machining measurements.
• Experience or familiarity with CAD/CAM software.
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools (micrometers/Vernier calipers).

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to specifications using lathes, mills, shapers or grinders.
• Set up/adjust/operate basic or specialized machine tools.
• Measure parts with micrometers and verify tolerances.
• Read drawings to determine methods and sequences of operations.
• Operate and maintain machine tools and fixtures.
• Install repaired or new parts and fixtures as needed.

Skills

Machining knowledge

CAD/CAM software

Mathematical aptitude

Measurement accuracy

Safety-consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Piranha machine

Metal shear

Metal breaks

Job description

Summary

Under direct supervision, sets up, operates, and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other precision equipment. Works from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts in making repairs to metal parts as well as for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment. Work is routine and machining is performed to ordinary tolerances.

Job Duties

• Machines parts to specifications, using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers or grinders. Sets up, adjusts or operates basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
• Measures, examines or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
• Calculates dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or Vernier calipers.
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. Maintains machine tools in proper operational condition. Operates equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Uses various bandsaws, cutoff wheels, table saws, and pedestal grinders.
• Lays out, measures and marks metal stock to display placement of cuts. Fits and assembles parts to make or repair machine tools. Sets up or operates metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding or cutting equipment.
• Installs repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment. Checks work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
• Designs fixtures, tooling or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
• Supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics.
• Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
• Tests experimental models under simulated operating conditions for purposes such as development, standardization or feasibility of design. Install experimental parts or assemblies, such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants or batteries into machines or mechanisms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of various metals and measurements used in machining processes required.
• Knowledge of machinist, CAD and/or CAM software required.
• Knowledge of mathematics and its application required.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods required.
• Knowledge of monitoring gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly required.
• Ability to safely use or learn to use piranha, metal shear, and metal breaks.

Physical Demands

• Requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination. Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and stand for extended periods of time.

Licenses & Certifications

None required.

Supervisory Responsibility

No Supervisory Responsibility

Budget Responsibility

No

Company Information

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.