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Overview
Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced Manual/Conventional Machinists to work in our Irving, Texas facility, on large industrial electric motors and wind generators.
Responsibilities
- Operate conventional, manual lathes (vertical and horizontal), mills, and balance machines (no CNC).
- Select proper tools and speeds for the machining process.
- Perform setup and check runout on rotors, armatures, housings, and parts as needed.
- Machine and fabricate parts using engine lathes, mills, and drill presses; occasionally operate grinders.
- Measure and record machined part fits to .0002" with precision on ID and OD using micrometers or calipers.
- Machine threads, turn and undercut commutators, bore and bush endbells.
- Remove or install specific parts for machining or balancing.
- Draw accurate prints for parts needing fabrication.
- Properly order materials.
Qualifications
- Certificate or diploma from a trade school is a plus.
- Extensive experience with conventional machining (CNC experience alone does not qualify).
- 5-8 years relevant experience with manual machining equipment (lathes, mills, balance machines).
- Experience working on lathes with 24" - 72" chucks; work on Bridgeport-type mills with 48" table desirable.
- Experience in a motor shop preferred; machine job shop, oil field, or similar industrial manual machining large parts may be considered.
- Prefer experience machining electric motors or generators of 200 HP or larger; experience with pumps may substitute.
- Proficiency in interpreting correct tolerance class to .0002" for machined fits.
- Own tools including basic hand tools, micrometer, dial calipers, indicators, etc.
- Experience with TIG or stick welding and/or oxy/acetylene brazing or cutting is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate initiative, and act independently.
- Ability to safely lift up to 75 lbs, work around machinery with moving parts, stand, walk, use hand and power tools, and operate an overhead crane.
- Must be and remain drug-free; subject to periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
- Maintain a good criminal background check.
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Pay Range
USD $29.28 - USD $38.08 /Hr.
Additional Information
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing