Manual Machinist

John H. Carter Company; Sulphur Springs (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Company in Indiana seeks a skilled machinist for valve repair. You will safely and accurately perform various machining processes, machines parts on lathes, mills, and grinders, and ensure quality through DRO knowledge and precise measurements.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in valve repair, with TWIC/OSHA certifications. Excellent problem solving and professional communication are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent
• Technical/Trade School preferred
• A minimum of 2 years in the valve repair industry
• TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately perform machining processes
• Maintain knowledge of digital read-outs (DRO)
• Machine nozzles and discs including polishing using the lathe in the shop and the field
• Machine broken studs on small bodies using the drill press
• Hone internal bores
• Use magnetic drill for stud removal
• Use drill press or pneumatic tools for disking seats
• Machine flanges (raised-face, RTJ ring joint, Grayloc, lens-ring, etc.)
• Machine seats and trim (gate, globe, and check valves)
• Machine gear operator segments
• Operate milling machine, VTL, drill press, surface grinder, horizontal mill, manual lathes, honing tools, band and cut-off saw, and Lap Master

Skills

Strong Mechanical Aptitude

Tenacious

Professionally Articulate

Read/Write/Verbalize clearly

Interfacing with customers

Problem solving

Self-Starter

Education

High School or equivalent

Technical/Trade School preferred

2+ years valve repair experience

Tools

Milling machine

VTL

Drill press

Surface grinder

Horizontal mill

Manual lathe

Honing tools

Band saw

Lap Master

Job description

Experience & Qualifications

• High School or equivalent
• Technical/Trade School preferred
• A minimum or 2 years in the valve repair industry
• TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport

Competencies

• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Tenacious
• Professionally Articulate
• Professional in appearance and actions
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and verbalize in a professional, organized manner
• Highly inquisitive about industrial process industry
• Successful in interfacing with customers, internal and external
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities
• Self-Starter and Self-Directed

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately perform the following machining processes
  • Maintain knowledge of digital read-outs (DRO)
  • Machine nozzles and discs including polishing using the lathe in the shop and the field
  • Machine broken studs on small bodies using the drill press
  • Hone internal bores
  • Use magnetic drill for stud removal
  • Use drill press or pneumatic tools for disking seats
  • Machine flanges (raised-face, RTJ ring joint, Grayloc, lens-ring, etc.)
  • Machine seats and trim (gate, globe, and check valves)
  • Machine gear operator segments

Operate the following machines: milling machine, VTL, drill press, surface grinder, horizontal mill, manual lathes, honing tools, band and cut-off saw, and Lap Master

The above list of duties and responsibilities does not constitute the entire list and the list can be changed when necessary at the discretion of management when business needs, customer demands, and other industry or job related circumstances arise.

Physical Demands

Physical Abilities

N

O

F

C

Lift / Carry

N

O

F

C

Stand

X

10 lbs or less

X

Walk

X

11 – 20 lbs

X

Sit

X

21 – 50 lbs

X

Handling / Fingering

X

51 – 100 lbs

X

Reach Outward

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Reach Above Shoulder

X

Push / Pull

N

O

F

C

Climb

X

12 lbs or less

X

Crawl

X

13 – 25 lbs

X

Squat or Kneel

X

26 – 40 lbs

X

Bend

X

41 – 100 lbs

X

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs / day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs / day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs / day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision

Near

Distance

Color

Peripheral

Depth Perception

Sense of Sound

List Specific Hearing Requirement(s): ability to hear alarms

Sense of Smell

Sense of Taste

Sense of Touch

Ability to Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)