Machinist I

Motion; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation machinery manufacturing is looking for a Machinist I in Kansas City. This entry-level position involves setting up and operating various machines to create and repair metal parts. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and knowledge of machining processes. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and 401(k).

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and sick pay

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of machining processes and various metals is essential.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Machines parts to specifications using various machine tools.
• Measures and tests completed units for defects.
• Maintains machine tools in proper operational condition.

Skills

Knowledge of various metals

Knowledge of mathematics

Ability to safely use metal shear

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

Job description

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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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. Maintains machine tools in proper operational condition. Operates equipment to verify operational efficiency.
4. Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
5. Uses various bandsaws, cutoff wheels, table saws, and pedestal grinders.
6. 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.
7. Installs repaired parts into equipment or installs new equipment. Checks work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
8. Designs fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
9. Supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics. Prepares working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
10. Tests experimental models under simulated operating conditions for purposes such as development, standardization, or feasibility of design. Installs experimental parts or assemblies, such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants, or batteries into machines or mechanisms.
11. 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.

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.

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

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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, 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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