Machinist III at Phifer Incorporated

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

34.77

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine Tool Operation, Precision Alignment, Blueprint Reading, CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Bearing Installation, Gearbox Repair, Metal Fabrication, Micrometer Usage, Height Gauges, Gage Blocks, Layout and Scribing, Mechanical Aptitude, Tooling Setup, Precision Measurement, Metal Properties Knowledge

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Machinist (III) position in the Machine Shop is responsible for the setting up and operation of a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. This includes fabrication, modification, or repair to mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining tools. Management may assign additional duties as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Will independently repair any piece of production equipment and operate any metal working tool in the shop accurately except Hole Popper and EDM Will perform bearing installation, precision alignment, gearbox assemble and repair Will read parts drawings and set up machines to make parts Will setup and operate machine tools, fit and assemble parts to make or repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout and machining procedures Will study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts, or descriptions of parts to be placed, to determine tolerances of pieces to be machined, sequence of operations, and tool materials and machines required Will measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining Will setup and operate metal removing machines, such as lathe, milling machine, shaper, or grinder, to machine parts to specifications Will verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments Will position and secure work piece in holding device, such as chuck or collet, or on surface place or worktable with such devices as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates, and use hand tools such as files, scrapers, and wrenches, to fit and assemble parts to assemblies or mechanisms Will verify dimensions and alignment with measuring instruments such as micrometer, height gauges, and gage blocks ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE Must have high school diploma or GED Assessed in reading at an 8th grade equivalency or higher and mathematics at a 10.1 grade equivalency or higher on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam through our Continuous Education and Development (CED) program or have an appropriate WorkKeys based on the job profile Must have a Machine Tool Technology associates degree from a two-year accredited institution Must pass the Wiesen Mechanical Aptitude test Must pass a hands-on test Minimum 7 to 10 years as a Machinist or otherwise qualified Prefer experience operating conventional and CNC milling and turning machines CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Must have or be able to obtain confined space and lockout/tagout certifications

Responsibilities

Responsible for setting up and operating various machine tools to produce, modify, and repair precision parts and mechanical instruments. This includes performing precision alignment, gearbox repair, and verifying work conformance using measuring instruments.