Machinist Journeyperson

Rio Tinto • Boron, CA

26d • $41 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Machinist Journeyperson to join our group. Under the supervision of Maintenance Supervisors, the potential employee will provide construction, installation, relocation, repair and preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment and facilities for the optimum operating efficiency of the Boron Plant. The Machinist Journeyman fabricates and repairs metal components. The following list of essential job duties is not all-inclusive; Machinist Journeymen are required to perform other duties as directed by the Department Supervisor.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must show proof of college courses, trade school or apprentice program certificate of completion
• Two - four (2-4) years of experience as a Machinist in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess intermediate English reading and writing skills
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must be able to use fall protection equipment and work at heights
• Must have a valid California Driver's license
• Must be skilled in the use of measuring devices and the safe operation of all tools used by a Machinist in manufacturing.
• Must meet accepted standards for skilled craft work and be capable of working to within a .0001 tolerance level.
• Must be able to read blueprints and drawings.
• Will continue to develop knowledge and skills through training to become proficient in operating computerized equipment utilized in the Maintenance industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Machinist’s function with overall Plant operations.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as metal lathes, milling machines, planers, shapers, radial drill presses, grinders and pipe threading machines.
• Selects proper machine and determines rate of feed, speed, tools to be used and tooling sequence to best accomplish work to be performed.
• Shapes, turns, drills, bores, mills and grinds various metal stocks and mechanical equipment components such as bearings, shafting, sleeves, etc.
• Diagnoses equipment problems and performs repairs.
• Reads, understands and utilizes information contained in drawings for machine tool work and installations and alignment of equipment.
• Uses micrometers, depth, dial, ring and plug gauges and vernier calipers to verify accuracy of work performed.
• Maintains personal tools by grinding and shaping.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) matching program (company matched .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay)
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED