Manual Machinist

Cogent; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Career development

Job summary

Cogent in Riverside, Missouri invites a skilled Manual Machinist to join our employee-owned team. You will operate lathes, mills, and related equipment to fabricate and repair parts with precision, reading CAD drawings and blueprints.

As part of an employee-owned company, you will contribute to projects across water and wastewater industries, working under deadlines while upholding safety and quality standards. Cogent offers ESOP, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manual Machinist.
• Strong precision measurement skills.
• Ability to read CAD drawings and technical blueprints.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and pass a pre-employment physical.
• Experience servicing rotating equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual machining equipment (lathes, mills, drill presses, hydraulic presses, saws) for precise fabrication, repair, and maintenance of parts and tooling.
• Interpret CAD drawings, blueprints, and manuals.
• Fabricate components from metals, plastics, and composites to exact specifications.
• Service and repair rotating equipment in water and wastewater industries, often under tight deadlines.
• Select and align fixtures and tools safely on machines.
• Maintain quality with precision measurement tools and document repairs.

Skills

Manual machining

Precision measurement

Read CAD drawings

Blueprints interpretation

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

CAD software

Lathes and mills

Machining equipment

Job description

Are You Looking for Your Last Job Search? Join a Growing Employee-Owned Company!

Cogent is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Manual Machinist to join our dedicated team in Riverside, Missouri. If you're driven by the chance to directly impact organizational success and excited to share in the growth of an Employee-Owned Company, look no further!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operate manual machining equipment (lathes, mills, drill presses, hydraulic presses, saws) for precise fabrication, repair, and maintenance of machine parts and tooling
• Accurately interpret CAD drawings, blueprints, and manuals
• Fabricate components from metals, plastics, and composites to exact specifications
• Service and repair rotating equipment commonly found in the water and wastewater industries. Frequently working under tight deadlines
• Properly select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines in a safe and responsible manner
• Consistently meet quality standards, ensuring accuracy with precision measurement tools
• Provide recommendations to optimize machining processes for efficiency and adaptability
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and safety checks
• Document precision quality repairs in our current reporting software

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience as a Manual Machinist
• High mechanical aptitude with proficiency in precision measurement
• Experience servicing pumps or rotating equipment is a strong plus
• Ability to read CAD drawings and technical blueprints
• Physically fit, able to lift up to 50 lbs; must pass pre-employment physical

Why Join Cogent?

Cogent is a dynamic, employee-owned company dedicated to innovative fluid processing solutions. With close to 500 employee-owners, we serve the Industrial, Municipal, Commercial Building Trades, and Oil & Gas markets through our partner companies.

We believe our people are the difference-makers. As an Employee-Owned Company, you'll directly benefit from your contributions and share in our collective success.

Benefits & Perks:

• Employee Ownership Stock (ESOP) - Share directly in the company's success.
• Competitive Compensation and Profit-Sharing Plan (bonuses).
• Robust 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with generous matching.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Schedule and 8 hours paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to your community!
• Continued Professional Training and Career Development Opportunities.

At Cogent, your career growth and job satisfaction are integral to our shared success. Bring your precision machining expertise to our dedicated team and share in our employee-owned success.

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