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 hiring a Machinist who will perform repairs and fabrications of components for a variety of mechanical systems including AC/DC motors, generators, pumps, gearboxes, turbines, and more.

Use manual machinery such as lathes, mills, shapers, drill presses, and grinders, and will also be involved in electroplating processes.

Requires a strong knowledge of machine procedures, mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, and layout, with a focus on precision and quality.

This is a non-CNC position.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical certification in machining or related field (a plus)

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a machinist, with proficiency in using manual lathes, mills, shapers, drill presses, grinders, and electroplating.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Apply electroplating processes as required to enhance component durability and functionality.
• Diagnose issues with damaged or worn components and determine the most effective method of repair or fabrication.
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining procedures, dimensions, tolerances, and material requirements.
• Maintain equipment and machinery in optimal working condition, performing routine inspections and basic maintenance as needed.
• Perform repairs and fabrication of components for motors, generators, pumps, turbines, and gearboxes using manual lathes, mills, shapers, drill presses, and grinders.
• Select appropriate materials for fabrication, taking into consideration their properties and suitability for the application.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions on time.
• Utilize precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to ensure components meet exact specifications and tolerances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with repair of AC/DC motors, generators, pumps, and turbines.
• Knowledge of safety protocols related to machining and electroplating.
• Prior experience with electroplating.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot mechanical problems efficiently.
• Ability to lift heavy components and stand for extended periods. Capable of using hand tools and operating manual machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics. Strong attention to detail and precision.
• Solid understanding of machining procedures, mechanics, mathematics, and metal properties.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Benefits/Perks

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company Paid Disability insurance
• Group life, accidental death, dismemberment insurance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Vacation and holidays
• Voluntary accident, illness, and income loss insurance

Employer’s Statement

IES Infrastructure Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.