Manual Machinist

Metals USA; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting hourly rate

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Metals USA -- Gregor Technologies Division is seeking a Manual Machinist -- 1st shift in Torrington, CT. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented aluminum/stainless steel distribution center servicing the defense, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities include operating lathes, presses, grinders and cutting machines (manual and CNC), performing OD and surface grinding, and checking parts for accuracy to print.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma with technical training or equivalent.
• Experience handling manual equipment and processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings with accuracy.
• Ability to work safely and follow procedures.
• Strong math and basic computer skills required.
• Commitment to quality and precision.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and CNC equipment to cut and shape parts.
• OD and surface grinding on manual and CNC grinders.
• Check dimensions with micrometers, gauges, and calipers.
• Set up machines with proper programs, tools, and materials.
• Produce parts according to verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow data collection procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Report discrepancies or malfunctions to leadership.
• Notifies team leader immediately of any problems when running a part.
• Fills out production paperwork, follows shop system data collection procedures and follows inspection procedures on a daily basis.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and inspection on equipment per machine specifications
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner
• Notifies management of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions, and or personal injuries.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Mechanical skills

Math & computer skills

Safety compliance

Learn new skills

Customer focus

Stand for long periods

Manual equipment experience

Learn new skills

Education

High School Graduate with technical training

Tools

Micrometers

Gauges

Calipers

Job description

High School Graduate with technical training or equivalent (combination of education and experience)

Previous experience with manual equipment/processes.

Ability to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.

Ability to learn new skills and technology as it pertains to business and fabrication needs

Ability to read engineering drawings

Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy

Intermediate mathematics and computer skills

Mechanical Skills

Customer valued focus

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly rate of $21.00 - $24.00 and benefits plus upward professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

"Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability."

Metals USA provides equal employment & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

External Description

Manual Machinist

1 st Shift

Metals USA -- Gregor Technologies Division is seeking a Manual Machinist -- 1 st shift in Torrington, CT. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented aluminum/stainless steel distribution center servicing the defense, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities:

• Cut and shape the part using a combination of lathes, presses, grinders and cutting machines which are both manual and computer-controlled
• O.D. and surface grinding on manual and CNC grinders.
• Checks the tool's dimensions with precision measuring instruments like micrometers, gauges and calipers.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to produce high-quality, value-added product.
• Operates production equipment to produce products in accordance with production needs.
• Sets up machine with the proper program, tools and material for specified part.
• Produces assigned products in accordance with verbal and written instructions.
• Checks part to ensure accuracy to print.
• Notifies team leader immediately of any problems when running a part.
• Fills out production paperwork, follows shop system data collection procedures and follows inspection procedures on a daily basis.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and inspection on equipment per machine specifications
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner to include returning tools to designated areas.
• Notifies management of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions, and or personal injuries.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.