Machinist Grinder

TEL Staffing & HR; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TEL Staffing is seeking a Machinist - Grinder to join our team in Fairhope, AL. The role requires machining and repair of various parts, reading blueprints, and precision grinding using micrometers and gauges. Safety and accuracy are essential.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of machinist experience, can operate mills, lathes, and grinders, and can log labor in company software while adhering to FAA safety and DOT requirements. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a machinist required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a DOT FAA pre-employment drug screen and comply with FAA regulations.
• Position safety-sensitive per FAA regulations and ITAR/EAR restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Machine and repair parts per overhaul manuals using grinders and various hand tools.
• Read blueprints to specifications and maintain tolerances to ±0.0005.
• Operate and maintain mills, lathes, grinders, and related tooling.
• Log labor and extract instructions from company software.
• Maintain PPE and safety procedures at all times.
• Travel as required and participate in safety training.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

GCode CNC knowledge

Job description

TEL Staffing is seeking a Machinist - Grinder to join our team in Fairhope, AL.

*Three (3) years of experience as a machinist is required.

Purpose of position:

To machine and repair various parts and components.

Essential Functions:

(must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation).

• Performs specialized repairs to parts and components in accordance with overhaul manuals using various hand and air tools, and various grinders.
• Proficiently uses micrometers, height gauges and bore and air gauges and various specialty tools in support of the production schedule.
• Reads blueprints to specifications.
• Effectively operates and maintains various hand and air tools, mills, lathes and grinders.
• Proficiently navigate through company software in order to extract special instructions and accurately log labor.
• Holds close tolerance to at least + or - .0005.
• Accurately and efficiently grinds hard chrome, specialty coatings (I.D. and O.D.).
• Travels as required
• Confers with manager to recommend changes such as: equipment utilization, production methods and procedures to increase efficiency of department and promote improvement
• Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner
• Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy
• Works overtime as needed
• Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (e.g. Safety-glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.)

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

(these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job).

• Must provide and maintain personal tool box in accordance with Segers’ Tool Control Plan
• Must be proficient in using a variety of hand tools, special tools, and GSE required to perform assigned maintenance tasks
• Must be able to work in a relatively loud environment.
• Must be able to obtain needed information and data from FAR’s, bulletins, drawings, blue prints and maintenance manuals to perform assigned maintenance functions.
• Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among co-workers and supervisors.
• Must be able to work with little supervision and to take some initiative.
• Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations.
• Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English
• Must be able to apply common sense
• Must have basic computer skills to run specific company software and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using fractions and decimals; and proficient in trigonometry.
• Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools effectively.
• Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all PPE
• Must have knowledge of precision measuring tools/equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and more, with assistance occasionally.
• Must be able to see clearly with or without corrective lenses.
• Must be able to hear running machinery.
• Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively.
• Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination.
• Must regularly be able to reach overhead.
• Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist and stand.
• Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally.

Marginal Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

Work conditions:

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. Noise is generally loud.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Three (3) years of experience as a machinist is required.
• One (1) year in grinding is preferred.
• Tool and die making and CNC machine experience a plus.

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a DOT FAA pre-employment drug screen and comply with all FAA regulations.
• Position is considered safety-sensitive in accordance with DOT and FAA regulations and as such, subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulations.
• Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions.

TEL Staffing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.