Machinist I (2nd Shift) - Hydraulic Cylinder Shop

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Machinist I for the 2nd shift in their Hydraulic Cylinder Shop. The role involves assembling, repairing, and fabricating metal parts using various machines. Candidates should have a high school education and significant experience with relevant equipment. This is a physically demanding position requiring problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience with at least two years on Cat or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, and fabricate metal parts using mechanical equipment.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts.

Skills

Problem Solving

Cognitive Reasoning

Education

High School Education or GED

Job description

Machinist I (2nd Shift) - Hydraulic Cylinder Shop (Finance)

Machinist I (2nd Shift) - Hydraulic Cylinder Shop (Finance)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The purpose of this position is to assemble, repair, and fabricate metal parts by operating mechanical equipment and assembles parts into sub-units or complete units. Uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product.

Second shift position from 2:00pm - 10:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts, and fits and assembles machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics and layout techniques:
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments. Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
• May install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• May operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts. May develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education :

Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience :

Six years of experience with at least two years of experience on Cat or other similar equipment

Physical :

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs. Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 62 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other :

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders. Must have cognitive reasoning and problem solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval. Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.