Machinist I - Entry Level

Primetals Technologies; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Education reimbursement

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Primetals Technologies in Decatur, AL is seeking a 3rd Shift mid-level Machinist. This role involves setup and operation of CNC machines, inspecting workpieces, and conducting daily machine maintenance.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of machining experience and must be authorized to work in the U.S. A full range of benefits is offered including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of machining experience or equivalent certification.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup and operation of CNC machines.
• Operate manual machines such as lathes, mills, and profile machines.
• Inspect machined workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Conduct daily maintenance check of machinery.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC machine operation

Manual machine operation

Technical drawing interpretation

Knowledge of metals

Education

Equivalent certification

Job description

Primetals Technologies USA, LLC is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry.

Decatur, AL facility is currently seeking a 3rd Shift mid‑level Machinist position.

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Applicants must pass a pre‑employment physical exam and drug screening.
• Minimum of 2 years of machining experience or equivalent certification.
• Classification and base pay rate will be dependent upon skillset and prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup and operation of computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
• May also operate manual machines such as lathes, mills, and profile machines.
• Work is diversified, and machining is performed to ordinary tolerances.
• Monitor work to ensure that machine is operating properly.
• Work from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts, as well as to repair existing parts and equipment.
• Apply extensive knowledge of various metals and measurements used in machining processes.
• Determine dimensions and tolerances of pieces to be machined, sequence of operations and machines required by studying specifications such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts, or descriptions of parts.
• Compute cutting speeds, feed rates and dimensions.
• Prepare and pre‑set all tools needed for machining operations.
• Be responsible for rigging and transporting large parts and equipment by crane.
• Inspect machined workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Perform housekeeping of machine and work area.
• Conduct daily maintenance check of machine.

This position requires no programming experience; however, applicants possessing programming capabilities will receive priority consideration.

Primetals Technologies offers a full range of benefits, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life & accidental death insurance, a tool purchase program, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, education reimbursement, quarterly bonus, and employee referral bonuses.

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our Employees, our Customers, and our Community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.