Maintenance Machinist: Precision Repairs & Uptime

Pollard Charitable Games Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

International Gamco in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced Machinist (Maintenance) to fabricate, repair, rebuild and maintain production equipment. You will partner with Maintenance, Engineering and Production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.

The role emphasizes diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems on printing and finishing equipment, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement across a high-uptime manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology, Precision Machining, Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred.
• Journeyman Machinist certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of machining experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience repairing high-speed manufacturing or printing equipment is highly preferred.
• Strong experience operating manual machine tools, including mills, lathes, drill presses and surface grinders.
• CNC machining experience is a plus.
• Welding and metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems, power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and machine components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and maintaining close tolerances.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders and drill presses.
• Fabricate precision replacement parts, tooling, and machine components to exact specifications.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and rebuild mechanical systems on printing presses, finishing equipment, conveyors and production machinery.
• Perform welding, brazing and metal fabrication for repairs, machine guards, brackets and custom components.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics and technical manuals.
• Repair and replace bearings, gears, shafts, belts, chains, bushings, couplings, seals and other mechanical components.
• Assist with equipment installations, rebuilds, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain maintenance records, parts inventories and fabrication documentation using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe machine shop while following safety procedures.
• Collaborate with departmental teams to quickly resolve equipment issues.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Machining experience

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

CMMS

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology

Journeyman Machinist certification

Tools

CNC machines

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinder

Drill press

Welding

Job description

International Gamco in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced Machinist (Maintenance) to fabricate, repair, rebuild and maintain production equipment. You will partner with Maintenance, Engineering and Production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.

The role emphasizes diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems on printing and finishing equipment, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement across a high-uptime manufacturing environment.