Machinist A - Farmville , NC

Mestek, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek, Inc. is seeking a Machinist A in North Carolina to support repair, maintenance, and creation of dies and fixtures. You will operate lathes, mills, grinders and other shop equipment, following prints and specs to produce precise parts.

Responsibilities include setting up machinery, selecting and sharpening tools, performing inspections with micrometers and calipers, and maintaining safe, organized work areas. Experience in machine shop and ability to lift 50 lbs preferred.

Qualifications

• High school or trade school diploma required.
• Machine shop experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Works from prints, specifications, charts, drawings and orders.
• Uses precision measuring instruments for dimensions and tolerances.
• Performs inspections with micrometers, calipers, scales and indicators.
• Sets up and operates lathes, milling machines and grinders.
• Selects, adjusts, changes and sharpens tools and fixtures.
• Adjusts speeds, feeds and travel of parts; sets stops and guides.
• Disassembles and reassembles dies; maintains fixtures and punches.
• Maintains inventory of commonly used parts and tools; reports low stock.
• Ensures safety rules are followed and 5S practices observed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Mathematics

Follow instructions

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

High School or Trade School Graduate

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Depth gauges

Surface plate

Dial indicators

Hand tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Job description

Perform a wide variety of duties to assist in the repair, maintenance, and creation of single operation and progressive dies. Work on all types of dies, jigs, fixtures. Work with various types of tools. Operate Lathes, Mills, Grinders, and other tool room equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards.

• Works from prints, specifications, charts, formulae, drawings, sketches, written and verbal orders, instructions, and requests
• Uses precision measuring instruments to calculate dimensions and tolerances using. These instruments include but are not limited to micrometers, vernier calipers, depth and various other gauges, indicators, rule, square, surface plate, and also a wide variety of hand tools.
• Perform inspections using micrometers, calipers, scales, and indicators.
• Sets up and operates a normal range of machinery and equipment such as but not limited to: single and multi-spindled drill presses, surface and wet grinders, saw, lathes, milling machines and other similar type machines
• Selects, adjusts, changes, replaces and sharpens tools, cutters, holders, jigs, fixtures, etc
• Adjusts speeds, feeds, travel of parts; set and adjust stops, limits, guides, etc
• Disassembles as required, grind using special fixtures and holding devices, reassemble; replaces punches, stripper springs, stops, inserts, etc
• Maintains inventory of most commonly used parts, tools, materials, and items
• Informs supervisor of low inventories. Help maintain maintenance records for dies
• Helps with compliance to work standards, specifications, and prints
• Detects and reports defective and unsafe equipment and material as well as unusual situations to supervisor
• Observes and obeys all safety rules, practices, and procedures. Wear and employ personal protective equipment as required
• Practice 5S and maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested

Requirements

Position Requirements:

The Machinist A must possess the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• High School or Trade School Graduate
• Machine Shop experience preferred
• Strong mathematic skills a must
• Ability to read blue prints
• Ability to read a measuring tape
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds along with some bend lifting and twisting