MGH-Tool and Die Maintenance

U.S. Water Heating; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant nearby

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

U.S. Water Heating seeks a skilled Tool & Die Maintenance machinist for the Montgomery, AL facility. The role requires interpreting detailed mechanical drawings, planning shop work, and producing precise metal parts using lathes, drills, grinders, and CNC equipment as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a journeyman program or equivalent education with several years of hands-on experience, can work independently, and maintains strict quality standards in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Journeyman machinist program + 3 years experience or 2-year degree with 5 years experience.
• Ability to lift 5-60+ lbs as described in duties.
• Ability to read algebra, geometry, trig and apply physics.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair metal parts, tools, and machines.
• Interpret complex mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Plan shop work to shape metal parts with tight tolerances.
• Operate and program CNC equipment where required.
• Maintain quality standards per specifications.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Inspect parts for defects.

Skills

Machinist knowledge

Reading drawings

Shop math

Education

Journeyman machinist program + 3 years experience

2-year Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology + 5 years experience

10+ years experience at Machinist-B level or higher

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinders

CNC equipment

Job description

The Tool & Die Maintenance position will serve our Water Heater Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

• Able to construct and repair all kinds of metal parts, tools, and machines.
• Able to understand and interpret complex mechanical drawings and written specifications.
• In-depth knowledge and high skill level for use of all machinists' hand tools and measuring instruments/equipment.
• In-depth knowledge and high skill level of operation all machine tools, such as but not limited to lathe, drill press, grinders, and other specialized machinery.
• High skill level in the use of heat-treating equipment and processes.
• Thorough knowledge of shop math and formulas, use of all charts and tables, working properties of all metals and dimensions of standard bolts, screws, threads, and tapers.
• Capable of efficiently planning shop work and doing highly complex shaping of metal parts to precise dimension within prescribed tolerances.
• Required to work independently of direct supervision.
• Inspect parts for defects and workmanship.
• Maintain Quality Standards according to specifications.
• Operating and programming computer numerical control machine (CNC) equipment preferred.
• May be exposed to high noise levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Individual must have completed a 4-year Journeyman's machinist program plus 3 years experience, or a 2-year Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology, with 5-years work experience as an all around Machinist. 10-years work experience at the Machinist-B level or higher may be substituted in lieu of education requirements.
• The following abilities will be tested: Lift truck.
• General working knowledge and application of algebra, geometry, trigonometry and applied physics.
• Continuous lifting of 5-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting of 25-60 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 60+ lbs.
• Frequent strain due to position, unsupported lifting.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and/or lift repetitively during shift.