Machinist Helper: Hands-on Shop Support

Kauai Coffee Company; Kalaheo, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauai Coffee Company seeks a Machinist Helper in Kalaheo, HI to assist with repairs and adjustments to coffee equipment under the supervision of a machinist. Responsibilities include using shop tools, taking measurements, and setting up machines as directed.

Candidates should understand basic instructions, work safely per OSHA standards, and cooperate with shop staff. The role may involve minor welding, loading/unloading, and material handling in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and take direction in required instruction to complete jobs assigned.
• Prefer a working knowledge of types of machine shop equipment.
• Must be able to work closely with the Machinist and all shop and plant employees.
• Must be aware of OSHA’s requirements for a safe work place/area.

Responsibilities

• Based on direction/instructions; uses tools and materials to be used for job assignment.
• May measure with ruler, calipers and micrometers; uses necessary tools for job.
• Sets up work on all types of machines with direction provided to complete necessary duty.
• May operate different machinery under direction.
• May assist in dismantling, overhauling, repairing and makes adjustments under direct direction to equipment
• May operate equipment with training in assisting the loading, unloading and moving of equipment in the shop and factory.
• Obtains material from warehouse, stockroom or scrap areas.
• Cleans up and maintains shop equipment and shop area.
• Certification and/or licensing may be required, such as driver’s license, professional license, or other.
• If trained or has training, may do minor welding and cutting when necessary.
• Does other related work as instructed by supervisor.

Job description

Kauai Coffee Company seeks a Machinist Helper in Kalaheo, HI to assist with repairs and adjustments to coffee equipment under the supervision of a machinist. Responsibilities include using shop tools, taking measurements, and setting up machines as directed.

Candidates should understand basic instructions, work safely per OSHA standards, and cooperate with shop staff. The role may involve minor welding, loading/unloading, and material handling in a production environment.