Tooling Technician / Manual Lathe Machinist

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a skilled machinist to operate and maintain manual lathes, grinders, and milling machines on the production floor. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform scheduled maintenance, and fabricate tooling while collaborating with production and engineering teams to improve efficiency.

This safety-sensitive role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, high school diploma, and proficiency with precision measuring tools; CNC familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Manual lathe experience is required.
• 4-chucks experience is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools and reading technical drawings.
• Familiarity with CNC programming and operation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment, including manual lathes, grinders, and milling machines
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and tools
• Perform scheduled maintenance on machinery and tools
• Fabricate, modify, and repair tooling and fixtures
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Safety Sensitive Position
• Other duties as needed or required

Skills

Manual lathe experience

4-chucks experience

Reading technical drawings

CNC programming familiarity

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment, including manual lathes, grinders, and milling machines
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and tools
• Perform scheduled maintenance on machinery and tools
• Fabricate, modify, and repair tooling and fixtures
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Safety Sensitive Position
• Other duties as needed or required

Work Environment:

The primary work environment is the production floor. Secondary work environment is the office.

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through the entire shift.
• Ability to be aware of surroundings for safety concerns.
• While performing duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time. Occasion stooping and walking will be required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification preferred
• MANUAL LATHE EXPERIENCE A ++++
• USING 4 CHUCKS EXPERIENCE A ++++
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools and reading technical drawings
• Familiarity with CNC programming and operation
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Special Requirements:

-Safety Sensitive: This job is designated by Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status.

-Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. is a federal contractor. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as a condition of employment.

Further, as a condition of continued at-will employment, employees are subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as set forth in the Company's Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and Substance Abuse policy. Refusal to take such tests may result in withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment or termination of employment.

Applicants will be considered without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other category protected by applicable law. Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.