Precision Machining Operator - Lathes, Lasers & Grinders

Priefert Logistics, LP; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Priefert Mfg. in Mt. Pleasant, TX is seeking skilled machinists to operate production equipment and produce parts per drawings. You will read blueprints, set up machines, and verify dimensions with precision tools to ensure quality and repeatability.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow complex instructions, and a commitment to safety. You will maintain logs, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Operate various production machines per prints and specs.
• Measure finished parts to ensure function, quality and cosmetic specs.
• Maintain logs of units produced and record any rejects.
• Inspect equipment prior to use and perform basic adjustments.
• Calibrate and set up machines to meet thickness and size specs.
• Read orders, blueprints, and schedules to determine setup specs.

Responsibilities

• Operate various production machines within the facility in accordance with prints and specifications.
• Produce the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
• Measure finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Calibrate, adjust and correct machine set-ups to ensure products are produced to the correct specifications, thicknesses, and size.
• Control and adjust machine settings, and feed raw materials or parts to semi-automated and automated machines.
• Monitor machine cycles to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.
• Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Read orders, blueprints, and schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
• Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators in order to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
• Set distance points between rolls, parts, guides, meters, and stops, according to specifications.
• Position, align, and secure arbors, spindles, coils, mandrels, dies, and other equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Compliance with departmental SOP's and ISO procedures.
• Adherence to Safety Standards and policies.
• SMP (Self-Managed Performance) Participation and Engagement.
• Adherence to all Policies and Procedures.
• Measured Performance to Business Objectives.
• Required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Blueprint interpretation

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Priefert Mfg. in Mt. Pleasant, TX is seeking skilled machinists to operate production equipment and produce parts per drawings. You will read blueprints, set up machines, and verify dimensions with precision tools to ensure quality and repeatability.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow complex instructions, and a commitment to safety. You will maintain logs, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.