Machinist I

Motion Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including healthcare,

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and holidays

Sick pay

Job summary

Motion Industries in Houston, TX seeks a skilled machinist to set up, operate, and adjust conventional or automatic machines such as lathes, drill presses, grinders, and related equipment. You will work from drawings to produce replacement and new parts with ordinary tolerances, ensuring quality through precise measurement.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of metals and measurements, and experience with CAD/CAM software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of metals and measurements used in machining required.
• Knowledge of machinist, CAD and CAM software required.
• Mathematics knowledge and its application required.
• Ability to operate and learn piranha, metal shear, and metal brakes.
• Must be eligible to participate in the DoD Skillbridge program.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measure and test parts with precision instruments to ensure conformance to specs.
• Monitor machine feeds/speeds and maintain tools in good condition.
• Study drawings and engineering information to determine operation sequences.
• Install or assemble parts, fixtures, or tooling as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machining knowledge

CAD/CAM software

Mathematics

Metals knowledge

Measurement instruments

Piranha/metal shear operation

DoD Skillbridge eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Shapers

Grinders

Job description

Houston, TX, USA

Full time

R25_0000000440

Must be eligible to participate in the DoD Skillbridge program

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.
• Must be eligible to participate in the DoD Skillbridge program

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.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

No

COMPANY INFORMATION

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

DISCLAIMER

This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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