Weekend Machinist

Hitachi Energy; Alamo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Alamo, TN seeks a Weekend Machinist responsible for operating CNC machines and ensuring precision machining. Key responsibilities include setting up equipment, maintaining tools, and interpreting blueprints. Candidates should have an associate's degree or relevant trade school background and ideally possess at least one year of machining experience. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity standards while overseeing operation efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1 year of machining experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and other machine tools.
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances using measuring instruments.
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
• Align and secure fixtures and materials on machines.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint interpretation

Precision machining

Safety procedures

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or manufacturing

Trade school graduate

Job description

About the Role:

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.

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

Requirements:

• 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
• One year of machining experience preferredManufacturing experience preferred