Manual Machinist Trainee

Power Plant Services; Pevely (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading service and parts repair manufacturer in the power generation sector. This role offers hands-on training and the opportunity to operate various machines, including CNC machines and lathes. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your mechanical talents will be valued. The company is committed to exceeding customer expectations with quality and timely delivery. If you're ready to take on challenges and grow your skills in a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on industrial roles using welding or mechanical skills.
• Ability to read product specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate various machines and prepare parts for customer delivery.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical Skills

Blueprint Reading

Machine Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

Tools

CNC Machines

Lathes

VTLs

Job description

• Join a small group of talented, high performing machinists as part of our growth plan to increase our team size to meet the growing demands of our business.
• Receive hands-on training and guidance in learning various manual machines.
• Key objective is to learn to manage multiple parts repair assignments to meet urgent customer needs.
• Use your mechanical talents in learning to prepare, set up and operate various machines.
• Learn to read parts specifications to ensure precise and accurate work output.
• Inspect and prepare finished parts for customer delivery in accordance with shop standards.
• Demonstrate best-in-class safety practices in all machine operations and activities.
• Assist teammates with challenging jobs to support a collaborative, team-first environment.

Our Equipment:

• Large Lathes
• VTLs
• CNC machines

Our Company:

• Orbital Energy Services (OES) is a part of The Power Services Group and is a proud service and parts repair manufacturer serving the power generation and industrial marketplaces.
• Power Services Group has multiple brands as a premier service and manufacturer within the power generation business.
• The Power Services Group’s manufacturing mission is to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations for quality and timely delivery of new and repaired parts at a fair price.
• We strive to be the type of company where talented people feel supported and appreciated for their talents and dedication to the success of the business.

Success Criteria:

• Successful track record in a hands-on industrial role utilizing your welding or mechanical talents.
• Direct experience with lathes, VTLs and/or CNC machines is a definite plus.
• Competency in reading product specifications and blueprints would be advantageous.
• Willingness to work demanding work schedules to include six days per week and up to 12 hours per day during our high production periods.
• Ability to lift parts that weigh in the range of 35-50 lbs.
• Standing, lifting, walking throughout the plant operations for extended shift periods to perform essential functions of the role.

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