Precision Machinist – Day Shift, Growth & Craftsmanship

DXP Enterprises, Inc.; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

DXP Enterprises, Inc. in Colorado is hiring a Machinist to operate and program manual and automated machines on a day shift in a shop environment. Responsibilities include reading drawings, planning production, setting up lathes/grinders, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate has proven machining experience, ability to read blueprints, precise measurement skills, and physical stamina. A High School Diploma or GED is required; wage ranges from $32 to $42 per hour, commensurate with

Qualifications

• Proven experience as machinist
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
• Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
• Good at math with analytical abilities
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items
• High school diploma or GED (education)

Responsibilities

• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
• Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
• Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages

Skills

Precision measurement

Blueprint reading

Math/analytical skills

Machine operation

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Grinders

CNC/Manual Machines

Job description

DXP Enterprises, Inc. in Colorado is hiring a Machinist to operate and program manual and automated machines on a day shift in a shop environment. Responsibilities include reading drawings, planning production, setting up lathes/grinders, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate has proven machining experience, ability to read blueprints, precise measurement skills, and physical stamina. A High School Diploma or GED is required; wage ranges from $32 to $42 per hour, commensurate with