Machinist - 2nd Shift

U.S. Pipe Career Center; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Collaboration

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

U.S. Pipe is seeking a 2nd Shift Machinist for our Bessemer, AL location. The role involves setting up and operating various machine tools to produce precision parts for heavy industrial manufacturing. You will interpret drawings, select tools, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances.

Candidates should have a strong grasp of machining principles, be able to read blueprints, understand CNC processes, and maintain a safe, organized work area. High school diploma or GED required; CNC preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred with focus as a Machinist (CNC preferred).
• Certified Machinist strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools to drill, face, turn, bore, mill or shape parts to precise tolerances and finishes.
• Interpret drawings and layouts; plan working procedures and check dimensions with gauges and micrometers.
• Assemble, align, level and adjust machinery and equipment; maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

Understanding of machining principles

Reading blueprints

Reading micrometers, tape measure, and

Proficient with hand tools

CNC programming/operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Machining/CNC

Certified Machinist

Tools

CNC machine centers

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for over the past 125 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world‑class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

U.S. Pipe is seeking a 2nd Shift Machinist for our Bessemer, AL location. This facility is a heavy industrial manufacturing operation. The Machinist role sets ups and operates all types of machine tools and performs all types of layout, fitting and assembly work.

As a Machinist, you will:

• Work from job cards, prints and other written and verbal instructions, regarding work assignment.
• Interprets drawings and sketches; plans and determines working procedure.
• Performs layout work; makes sketches.
• Select and grind tools in accordance with the hardness, machine ability, and other properties of parts or materials to be machined.
• Procure or make jigs, fixtures or machine attachments required for the work to be machined.
• Set up and operate all types of machine tools and machine centers to drill, face, cut, turn, bore, mill or shape, etc., iron, steel, alloys, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials and parts to precision tolerances and specified finishes, adjusting stops, feeds and speeds for efficient machining.
• Check and measure work with gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Assemble, fit, align, level and adjust machinery and equipment.
• Operate and/or hook and direct crane to transfer and position material or parts to be machined or assembled.
• Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Clean up all work areas and maintains machine cleanliness

Skills and Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates Degree preferred with focus as a Machinist (CNC preferred)
• Certified Machinist strongly preferred

Skills:

• Demonstrates understanding of machining principles and machine setup
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Able to use and read micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, scale, and caliper
• Proficient in use of hand tools
• Ability to program and operate CNC machine centers preferred