Machinist I: Material Prep & Milling Support

Product Evaluation Systems, LLC; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Product Evaluation Systems (PES) performs material testing for commercial and industrial clients via its full-service laboratory. This position handles initial preparation of incoming materials before testing and supports machining tasks using saws, mills, and lathes to prepare specimens.

You will review cut sheets, ensure proper disposal of materials, maintain equipment, and keep the work area safe. Prior machining assistance is required to support the testing process.

Qualifications

• Candidate will perform initial preparation of incoming materials prior to testing.
• Assist Machinist II with manual mills and lathes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accept incoming new order from Log-In room. Review the 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 report repair needs beyond internal capability.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Tools

Saws

Mills

Lathes

Job description

Product Evaluation Systems (PES) performs material testing for commercial and industrial clients via its full-service laboratory. This position handles initial preparation of incoming materials before testing and supports machining tasks using saws, mills, and lathes to prepare specimens.

You will review cut sheets, ensure proper disposal of materials, maintain equipment, and keep the work area safe. Prior machining assistance is required to support the testing process.