Precision Machinist - Lathes, Mills & Repairs

Novolex; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Machinist in Walton, Kentucky. The role involves completing machine adjustments, modifications and repairs, with duties varying by proficiency level. The starting pay is $34.37 per hour with rotating day shifts (7:00am–7:00pm) and specific weekly rotations.

Responsibilities include safe operation, equipment maintenance, blueprint reading, and rebuilding components. Requires a HS diploma or GED, machinist training preferred, and 3–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Machinist trade school experience is preferred.
• 3-5 years of applicable work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures.
• Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards.
• Keep work area clean and organized, per standards.
• Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required.
• Make plate cylinders, ensuring they fit appropriately down to each detail.
• Make gears, figuring and ensuring correct dimensions, using gear shaper.
• Repair machine breakdowns as needed.
• Build up, grind and reweld shafts.
• Weld various items made of steel, cast iron, aluminum, stainless steel; braze or weld brass.
• Handle sheet metal work, such as making guards and ink pans.
• Work on special projects as assigned.
• Respond to radio calls as needed.
• Handle dismantling and rebuilding work.
• Grind rubber rolls
• Make parts needed, ensuring that specifications are correct
• Cut shafts
• Draw blueprints and sketches of work
• Keep equipment clean
• Meet/achieve job goals set forth by management

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Machinist in Walton, Kentucky. The role involves completing machine adjustments, modifications and repairs, with duties varying by proficiency level. The starting pay is $34.37 per hour with rotating day shifts (7:00am–7:00pm) and specific weekly rotations.

Responsibilities include safe operation, equipment maintenance, blueprint reading, and rebuilding components. Requires a HS diploma or GED, machinist training preferred, and 3–5 years of related experience.