Machinist

Machinist Job Highlights

Company Profile

IES Infrastructure (a company of IES Holdings) provides industrial maintenance and repair services for alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electric motors and generators, as well as power generating and distribution equipment.

Job Profile

• The company is recruiting a Machinist who will operate various machine tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies.

Educational Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• 1-3 months related experience or training OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience (desired)
• Certification from a Technical school (helpful)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist other machinists in a department with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by the supervisor or shop manager.
• Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Lift, tighten, adjust, or secure heavy objects in order to perform work or to observe safety precautions.
• Observe all safety procedures and policies and use proper protective equipment (especially eye, and ear protection and steel toe shoes/boots, gloves, etc.)
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection).
• Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes (e.g., horizontal and vertical mills and horizontal boring mills).
• Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed.
• Perform various welding operations, including setup and use of MIG, TIG, torch, and stick welders.
• Record all data necessary to produce expected service or design results, including sizings and illustrations.
• Report all injuries, near misses, and accidents immediately to a supervisor.
• Set up and perform tool-post grinding procedures and babbitt bearing work.
• Understand materials and applications as required.
• Use measuring devices and techniques correctly to assure proper sizing.
• Use various hand-held and stationary power and non-power tools, including but not limited to band saws, belt sanders, hand grinders, files, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to add, and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively; present numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Mechanical aptitude (required)
• Must be able to read a measuring tape
• Prior experience working as a Machinist (desired)
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer applications.

Benefits/Perks

• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short-Term Disability Plans
• Company 401k plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Time Off
• Competitive Pay
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal, and Pet Coverage

Employer’s Statement

IES Infrastructure Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.