Motor Shop Machinist

Shermco Industries; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Irving, Texas is seeking experienced Manual/Conventional Machinists to work on large industrial electric motors and wind generators. The role involves operating manual machining equipment, ensuring precision in measurements, and fabricating parts. Candidates should have extensive experience in conventional machining, the ability to interpret tolerances, and must possess their own tools. Safety and drug-free compliance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years relevant experience using manual machining equipment.
• Must have own tools including basic hand tools, micrometer, and calipers.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes, mills, and balance machines.
• Measure and record machined part fits to .0002".
• Draw accurate prints for parts needing to be fabricated.

Skills

Conventional machining experience

Interpreting tolerance class to .0002"

Proficiency in manual machining equipment

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to lift up to 75lbs

Education

Certificate or diploma from a trade school

Tools

Basic hand tools

Micrometer

Dial calipers

Indicators

Job description

Overview

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an 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(noCNC)
• Select proper tools and speeds for the machining process
• Perform set up and check runout on rotors, armatures, housings and parts as needed
• Machine and fabricate parts using engine lathes, mills, and drill presses; occasionally may operate grinder
• Measure and record machined part fits to .0002" with precision on ID and OD using micrometer or caliper
• Machine threads, turn and undercut commutators, bore and bush endbells
• Removal or installation of specific parts for machining or balancing
• Draw accurate prints for parts needing to be fabricated
• Properly order materials

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from a trade school a plus
• Extensive conventional machining experience(CNC only experience doesnotqualify)
• 5-8 years relevant experience using manual machining equipment (lathes, mills & balance machines)
• Experience working on lathes with 24" - 72" chucks; work using Bridgeport type mills with 48" table desirable
• Experience from 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 machining pumps may substitute
• Must have proficiency in interpreting correct tolerance class to .0002" for machined fits
• Must have own tools including basic hand tools, micrometer, dial calipers, indicators, etc.
• Experience with tig or stick welding and/or oxy/acetylene brazing or cutting a plus, but not required
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, have initiative and the ability to think and act independently
• Must be able to safely lift up to 75lbs, safely work around machinery with moving parts, stand and walk, use hand and power tools, and operate an overhead crane
• Must be and remain Drug-Free; subject to periodic, unannounced random drug tests
• Must have and maintain a good criminal background check
• Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English.

Pay Range

USD $29.28 - USD $38.08 /Hr.