CONVENTIONAL MACHINIST

Carter Machinery • Mechanicsville, VA

119d

About The Position

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Conventional Machinist in Richmond, Virginia. The Machinist is responsible for fabricating, re-engineering, repairing and assembling metal parts and components using conventional machines in a 'job shop' environment; performing repairs to equipment and parts that are broken or damaged to allow economical salvage of the components; fabricating, machining, and assembling components. Operations include boring, facing, milling, tapping, burning, welding and cutting.

Requirements

• Minimum two years experience machining on heavy equipment and components.
• Background in salvage related machining.
• Experience operating manual machines.
• Welding skills are a plus.
• Certificate of technical training and/or knowledge in machining and welding.
• Machining and welding certifications preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical and design abilities.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery occasionally.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle high volume work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills for ordering parts and referencing orders.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Nice To Haves

• Welding skills.
• Machining and welding certifications.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, re-engineer, repair and assemble metal parts and components using conventional machines.
• Perform repairs to equipment and parts that are broken or damaged.
• Fabricate, machine, and assemble components.
• Operate boring, facing, milling, tapping, burning, welding and cutting machines.
• Interact positively with supervisors and understand problems and concerns relating to repairs.
• Work as an integral part of a team.
• Provide guidance to less experienced machinists.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED