Precision Manual Machinist — Complex Turning & Grinding

Colonial Group; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Louisiana seeks a Manual Machinist to refurbish and manufacture parts for equipment repairs in accordance with Dow specifications for LAO operation areas. This requisition is to generate a pool of candidates for potential work in these areas.

Collaborate with machinists and craftsmen in the Central Repair Shop to ensure precision fits, quality finishes, and on-time production while following shop procedures and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Vocational school completion or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience operating manual machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and tolerances.
• Knowledge of machining processes, materials, and cutting tools; strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all shop procedures and safety rules.
• Read and use precision measuring tools accurately.
• Set up and machine precision fits on lathes, mills, key seaters, surface grinders, and drill presses.
• Understand and apply proper use of machining tools, inserts, and alloys.
• Set up balancing machines for components or assemblies as needed.
• Use machine attachments such as tool post grinders, indexing heads, boring bars, and taper attachments.
• Perform complex machining operations safely and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with internal shops to maintain job flow.
• Sharpen machining tools and drill bits accurately.
• Read and interpret blueprints and layouts.
• Draw accurate working sketches when required.
• Understand metal properties, hardness, machinability, and heat treatment effects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Vocational school certification

Job description

Colonial Group in Louisiana seeks a Manual Machinist to refurbish and manufacture parts for equipment repairs in accordance with Dow specifications for LAO operation areas. This requisition is to generate a pool of candidates for potential work in these areas.

Collaborate with machinists and craftsmen in the Central Repair Shop to ensure precision fits, quality finishes, and on-time production while following shop procedures and safety rules.