Machinist Level 1

Employee Owned Holdings, Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Competitive salary

Job summary

Supreme Integrated Technology in Houma, LA is seeking a Machinist Level 1 to produce precision parts from metal, plastics, and composites. You will read blueprints, set up tools, and operate various machines under supervision.

This role supports ISO 9001 quality processes and safety practices, with opportunities to grow in a smaller, employee-owned company where you can influence projects from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of basic math including fractions and measurements.
• Follows safety practices and quality standards in a machining environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce machined parts per shop drawings and specifications.
• Operate drilling, cutting, torches and related tools to create parts.
• Set up tooling, fixtures, and offsets for machines.
• Inspect parts for conformance and document results.
• Move materials with pallet jacks and forklifts as required.
• Support maintenance and ISO 9001 compliance activities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machining center

Forklift operation

Job description

Supreme Integrated Technology is looking for candidates who want to take the next step in their career to join our 100% employee-owned company. SIT's engineering expertise transforms ideas into success for hydraulic and electric-powered movable structures. SIT specializes in custom systems and projects, making every project unique and offering the opportunity to solve challenging problems for customers. Our projects are typically for marine, oil & gas, defense, civil (movable bridges), and industrial power unit applications. We pride ourselves on a culture of teamwork - because we are a smaller company you have the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of a project and make an impact from start to finish.

Machinist Level 1

A Machinist Level 1 is a skilled professional who uses machines, tools, and knowledge to create precise parts from metals, plastics, and composites for various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, and defense. They interpret blueprints, sketches to determine the best approach for producing each part. Skills expected include comprehension of construction documents, sourcing the required materials, measuring & cutting materials, part conformance and documentation.

Machinist Level 1 personnel would be expected to operate with supervision utilizing drawing and construction document available. They may work independently or in teams to complete tasks assigned.

Machinists would be expected to understand and anticipate machining and tooling limits and other issues to properly fixture, jig, or sequence the machining process to control or eliminate problems.

Specific Responsibilities

• Produce machined parts
• Move and position raw materials and finished goods by use of pallet jacks, forklifts, and shop cranes. Safely prepare rigging for overhead lifting as directed
• Prepare parts for machining
• Operate various drilling, cutting, torches and other tools and equipment to create a wide variety of parts from shop drawings as directed that conform to specifications
• Determine machine process including teaching of tooling and making off sets in program, layout, clamping, fixturing, tool selection, marking, etc.
• Perform a variety of general shop tasks including grinding, assisting Fabricators, etc
• Use drawings, specifications, and verbal instructions to assemble structures.
• Record any fabrication documentation or testing results as required
• Perform light maintenance on equipment
• Perform regular facilities related operations on buildings, grounds, and/or related facilities as required
• Support and participate in the organization's continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001 and understand the implications of not complying with the quality management system
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic math proficiency includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions. Understanding of units of measure

Experience

• One (1) three (3) years of CNC machining experience minimum
• Experience working in an industrial shop/manufacturing
• Experience with military projects preferred
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of all safety practices associated with machining and mechanical work
• Ability to read and understand work orders, sketches, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to use grinders, drill presses, pipe threaders, and other basic mechanical tools.
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack, and shop cranes
• Ability to safely rig lifting devices
• Computer competency with normal office software and email, a plus

Physical And Safety Requirements

• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus
• If needed, able to work rotating day and night shifts
• Regular exposure to a production environment
• Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements required by SIT or clients
• Must be able to pass the required drug test
• Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit SIT offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

• Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher
• ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership
• Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal