Machinist II

FLSmidth; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Global network

Work-life balance

Health benefits

PTO and holidays

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Shift differential 2nd shift

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking a skilled CNC machinist in West Virginia to join a busy machine shop. You will read work orders, set up tooling, mount parts, and ensure precise dimensions and speeds across multiple machines. You’ll monitor performance, document actions, and advise on maintenance.

A strong base in machining and blueprint reading is essential for this role. The position offers progression, a stable team, and a safe manufacturing environment with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 years of CNC shop experience.
• Ability to run CNC lathes, mills, and drill presses.
• Understanding of mechanics, metallurgy, tolerances, tooling and layout.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and follow procedures.
• Knowledge of tooling geometry and sharpening practices.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Computer skills for time tracking and running programs.
• Multi-axis CNC capabilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Examine work orders and drawings to determine machining operations and requirements.
• Set up tooling in posts, turrets, or magazines as per program.
• Mount workpiece securely in fixtures or chucks.
• Proofread programs for dimensions, feeds, and speeds.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust feeds and speeds as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot when required.
• Document actions and communicate needs across shifts.
• May perform flame cutting or arc welding when required.
• Willing to cross-train and perform other tasks as needed.

Job description

Your safety, health and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters to us. We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority. And this is why everyone is expected to stop any unsafe behaviour – and why you can always count on our full support in doing so. Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all of us.

Your Responsibilities

• Examine work order and drawing of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements
• Select and install tooling in tool posts, turrets, indexing heads, or automatic tool change magazines in the sequence specified on program printout
• Mount the workpiece in the chuck, on fixtures, between centers or to a faceplate
• Proofread the program to verify dimensions, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts
• Monitor machine performance - make necessary adjustments to feeds and speeds
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, etc
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• May perform flame cutting or arc welding operations when required
• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position

Physical Demands

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, hand to, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The Work Environment Characteristics Described Here Are Representative Of Those An Employee Encounters While Performing The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fumes and may at time be required to wear a respirator
• The employee will occasionally work at heights using the correct PPE
• The noise level in the work environment is one that is typically associated with a manufacturing facility

What You Bring

• 4 years’ experience in a general machine shop
• Ability to run CNC lathes, mills, and drill presses
• Must have an understanding of mechanics, basic metallurgy, tolerance, tools, mathematics, layout and machine procedures
• Must be able to interpret blueprints
• Must have knowledge of tooling geometry and replacement or sharpening practice
• Must have the ability to follow written or verbal instructions
• Computer skills: ability to use the computer for time tracking purposes and manipulating programs
• Multi-axis CNC capabilities are a plus

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

What We Offer

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave
• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match
• And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program
• An 8% shift differential for 2nd shift

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted through email.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

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