Manual Machinist

New-Indy Containerboard; Catawba (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Indy Containerboard in Catawba, SC is seeking a skilled labor tradesperson to repair and maintain plant equipment alongside a Machinist Master Craftsman.

You will learn to operate power tools, manual milling machines and lathe, prepare rigging for hoists, perform routine maintenance, and assist during shutdowns.

The role requires about 5 years of experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to read blueprints and manuals while working in a union environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Machine Tool or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related industry experience with a stable work history.
• Ability to operate industrial machinery and power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Must have functional knowledge of basic computer systems (i.e. Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other materials.
• Team-oriented and self-directed.
• Must show proficiency in mathematics, to take precise measurements and make calculations.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Comfortable working in a Union environment.
• Ability to work at various height elevations.

Responsibilities

• Operate power tools.
• Operate a manual milling machine.
• Operate a manual lathe.
• Learn various mechanical duties.
• Prepare rigging for hoisting rolls, gear boxes, motors, etc.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Operate industrial machinery

Math proficiency

Teamwork

Read schematics

MS Office knowledge

Read manuals

Education

Associate degree in Machine Tool or related field

Tools

Fork trucks

Rigging equipment

Come-along tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Catawba Mill - Catawba, SC 29704, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Salary Range: $30.00 - $45.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

SUMMARY: Working with a Machinist Master Craftsman while developing skills required for repairing and maintaining plant equipment for a world-class pulp and paper manufacturing facility mill.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Example duties could include, but are not limited to:

• Operate power tools.
• Operate a manual milling machine.
• Operate a manual lathe.
• Learn various mechanical duties.
• Prepare rigging for hoisting rolls, gear boxes, motors, etc.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damage.
• Assist Mechanical Master Craftsmen during shutdowns and outages.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Machine Tool or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of (5) years related industry experience with a stable work history.
• Ability to operate industrial machinery (such as fork trucks, riggings, come-along) and other power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Must have functional knowledge of basic computer systems (i.e. Microsoft Office products).
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other materials.
• Team-oriented and self-directed.
• Must show proficiency in mathematics, to take precise measurements and make calculations.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Comfortable working in a Union environment.
• Ability to work at various height elevations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Employee must regularly climb up and down multiple levels of stairs.
• Employee is subject to working from ladders, scaffolds and roof to install, maintain or repair equipment and fixtures.
• 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 noise level in the work environment can be loud at times.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Frequently exposed to hot and/or cold conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibrations.