manual machinist

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Texas is hiring for a full-time position requiring experience in operating machine shop tools and following safety guidelines. Candidates must be physically agile and able to lift heavy materials, with strong knowledge of metals. Responsibilities include measuring, cutting materials, and maintaining equipment. Benefits include medical and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong knowledge of safety requirements.
• Able to pass post-offer substance testing.

Responsibilities

• Uses tools to measure, cut, and modify materials.
• Safely operates machine shop tools and equipment.
• Manufactures metal parts to specifications.

Skills

Identification of shop safety hazards

Knowledge of metals and their properties

Ability to produce high quality work

Effective communication in English

Operation of machine shop tools

Tools

Milling machines

Grinders

Lathes

Drilling machines

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to identify shop safety hazards.
• Strong knowledge of safety requirements.
• Knowledge of metals and their properties.
• Ability to produce high quality work.
• Able to understand spoken and written English effectively.
• Able to pass post offer substance testing.

Essential Functions

• Uses a variety of tools to measure, calculate, cut and modify materials.
• Processes skills and knowledge to safely operate machine shop tools and equipment.
• Follows established manufacturing methods using standard machine tools, materials and equipment.
• Adjusts feeds, speed, and depth of cut to machine quality.
• Reads diagrams and blueprints and manufactures metal parts to precise specifications.
• Set up tools such as milling machines, grinders, lathes and drilling machines.
• Correctly use precision measuring tools.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy and reliability.

Physical Demands

Physically demanding job which requires lifting heavy objects, twisting, bending and reaching. Must be physically agile and able to work in confined spaces as well as high elevations.

Work Environment

Exposure to varying extreme climates and outside weather conditions (heat/cold, wet/humid).

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)