Weekend Machinist

hitachi; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days off per week

Paid 40 hours for 36

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, TN is seeking a Weekend Machinist to machine raw stock to precise dimensions for assembly of Hitachi Energy products. The role emphasizes proficiency with CNCs, lathes, machine centers, blueprint interpretation, and quality and safety standards.

Work four days per week, 36 hours paid as 40, and complete an in-house machinist exercise on all equipment in the section. Associates or trade-school grads with machining experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CNC machining and reading blueprints.
• Safety and quality-focused machining experience preferred.
• Assoc. degree or trade training in metalworking as a background.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in CNC, lathes, machine centers, quality, safety, blueprint interpretation from engineering as required
• Successfully complete in-house machinist exercise on all machining equipment in the section.
• Work from Work Center Dispatch and print feeders for work orders.
• Purchase aluminum stock, brass, bronze and cast-iron materials, raw steel, copper stock, and cleaning agents
• Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations
• May provide information to drafting, engineering, and the supervisor
• Normal supervision on routine assignments. Receives technical information form engineering as required
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier caliper
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines
• Must meet the requirements of a Code 9 machinist and acceptably meet the requirements of the proficiency machinist standards in productivity
• Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint interpretation

Quality & safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in engineering/manufacturing

Trade school graduate in metalworking

Tools

CNC lathes

Machine centers

Micrometers & vernier caliper

Job description

Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID: R0128624

Date Posted: 2026-05-01

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is seeking a Weekend Machinist to join its team. This role is responsible for taking the raw stock and machine it to the desired dimensions for assembly into the various products made at Hitachi Energy Alamo Facility.

4 days off a week!

Work 36 hours and get paid for 40!

How you'll make an impact:

• Proficient in CNC, lathes, machine centers, quality, safety, blueprint interpretation from engineering as required

• Successfully complete in-house machinist exercise on all machining equipment in the section.

• Work from Work Center Dispatch and print feeders for work orders.

• Purchase aluminum stock, brass, bronze and cast-iron materials, raw steel, copper stock, and cleaning agents

• Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations

• May provide information to drafting, engineering, and the supervisor

• Normal supervision on routine assignments. Receives technical information form engineering as required

• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier caliper

• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition

• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines

• Must meet the requirements of a Code 9 machinist and acceptably meet the requirements of the proficiency machinist standards in productivity

• Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations

• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products

Your background:

• Associate’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or relevant industry or graduate from a trade school covering standard and computer-controlled metal working equipment or demonstrated knowledge

• Or 5 years of machining experience

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