Machinist Apprentice

Lee Industrial Contracting

10d

About The Position

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company
based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice
for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service
projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of
Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our
mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and
equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, hand and power tools, saw, etc.)
• Basic math and geometry
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Preventative maintenance of equipment
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery
• Determine reference points, machine cutting paths or hole locations, and compute angular, and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures
• Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes
• Calculate dimensions or tolerations or machining components
• Learn machine set-ups, adjusting speeds, feeds, and depth of cut, to machined parts to specifications set forth in designs, engineering orders, etc
• Knowledge of G&M code
• Assist with the positioning of chain falls, hoist, blocks, rope, jacks, chains, and rigging as directed by the rigger
• Assist in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved as directed by the rigger
• Basic verbal and hand signals to applicable equipment in use
• Attaching rigging to a load based upon a pre-planned rigging method
• Set up or operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment
• Stick (arc) welding
• Torch cutting
• Blueprint reading
• Lock-out Tag-out
• Fall protection confined space entrant
• Confined space attendant/supervisor
• Chauffeurs License & DOT Med Card
• Forklift Operation – Material handling up to 5000# (Preferred)
• Trailer loading and securing of material & equipment
• Precision measuring equipment (ID/OD micrometers, calipers, dial indicators – Preferred)
• Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO- Preferred)
• Manual Bridgeport (Preferred)
• Drill press (Preferred)
• Grinders (Preferred)
• Saws (Preferred)
• Ability to run CNC equipment (Preferred)
• Mastercam (Preferred)
• Standard industrial tools (Pliers, wrenches, drills, etc.)
• Hytroc (Preferred)
• Mag drill (Preferred)
• Mag drill (Preferred)
• Hydraulic jacks (Preferred)
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings.
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines Identifies common load configurations & positioning
• Rigger 1 training – trains on above
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

Responsibilities

• Support other apprentices, machinists, and lead machinists on various projects
• Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Fuel and wash department vehicles

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Competitive Wages
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed