Precision Machinist: Tight-Tolerance Production Operator

Priefert Mfg. Co., Inc; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Priefert Mfg. Co., Inc. in Mount Pleasant, TX is seeking a production machine operator to run various machines, read orders and blueprints, and maintain logs of parts produced. The role requires reading specifications, performing setup adjustments, and ensuring parts meet strict tolerances.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and strong analytical skills, with the ability to learn production equipment quickly and work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is recommended.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust machine controls to exact positions.
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of production equipment or the ability to learn it quickly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work on multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines (lathes, grinders, mills, brake presses, punch presses, band saws, lasers, etc.) per prints and specs.
• Produce required quantity within specifications and tolerances.
• Measure finished parts with precision tools to ensure quality.
• Maintain logs of units produced and record errors or discards.
• Inspect equipment before use and adjust/set up as needed.
• Calibrate and adjust machine setups for correct specs and sizes.
• Control machine settings and feed materials to machines.
• Monitor machine cycles for jams and conformity to specs.
• Read orders, blueprints, and schedules to determine setup specs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Priefert Mfg. Co., Inc. in Mount Pleasant, TX is seeking a production machine operator to run various machines, read orders and blueprints, and maintain logs of parts produced. The role requires reading specifications, performing setup adjustments, and ensuring parts meet strict tolerances.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and strong analytical skills, with the ability to learn production equipment quickly and work safely in a manufacturing environment.