Machinist I (58289)

Ats Family; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Product Evaluation Systems in Latrobe, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Prep Technician. The role handles initial preparation of incoming materials for testing, using saws, and assisting Machinist II with mills and lathes.

You will review order sheets, prep samples, and ensure safe, accurate handling of parts. You will sort excess material, maintain a clean work area, and support ongoing equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Competent with scale and other simple measuring tools.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Accept incoming new orders and determine first steps for machining.
• Prepare materials for testing using saws and assist Machinist II with mills and lathes.
• Review specimen numbers and determine disposal methods.
• Sort excess material and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform ongoing machine maintenance and report repairs as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scale

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PRODUCT EVALUATION SYSTEM - LATROBE, PA 15650, Position Type: Full Time, About Product Evaluation Systems

Product Evaluation Systems (PES) assists commercial and industrial clients by providing materials testing services through our full-service testing laboratory. Our capabilities include metallurgy, mechanical testing, chemical testing, failure analysis, machining, and nondestructive testing. We cater our services to each client’s unique testing needs. Our experienced engineers, chemists, metallurgists, and technicians provide assistance to the additive manufacturing, aerospace, steel manufacturing, power generation, mining, and oil & gas industries, among others. As part of the ATS family of companies, we can offer additional inspection, calibration, and consulting engineering capabilities when clients need a broader scope of services.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing the initial preparation of incoming materials prior to testing or further refined cuts.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Accept incoming new order from Log-In room. Review the specific cut sheet and determine first steps for machining.


• Prepare materials for testing or further refined cuts using saws. Assist Machinist II with manual mills and lathes.


• Review specimen numbers and determine appropriate disposal methods.


• Sort excess material.


• Perform ongoing general machine maintenance, and alert management of any machine repair needs that cannot be performed internally.


• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.


• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications: Success Factors/Job Competencies

• Attention to Detail


• Safety Orientation


• Accuracy


• Math Aptitude


• Mechanical Aptitude


• Communication


• Teamwork/Collaboration


• Sense of Urgency


• Punctuality

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Incumbent must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.


• Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed.


• Position requires frequent physical exertion. Incumbent will frequently be required to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, and larger amounts with assistance.


• Incumbent must be able to read, see, hear, and speak English.


• Incumbent must be able to use tools including saws, mills, lathes, and hand tools


• Position requires incumbent to wear personal protective equipment including gloves and safety glasses. Steel-toed boots are preferred.

Work Days and Shifts

• First Shift: 6am to 2pm.


• Second Shift: 1pm to 9pm


• Must be willing to work both shifts with proper notice.


• Incumbent may need to work outside core operating hours as requested.

Education/Certification(s)/License(s) required

• High school diploma or equivalency.

Experience/Other required

• Competent with scale and other simple measuring tools.

ITAR

“U.S. Persons” Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.