Machinist | Saw/Hoist Operator - 2nd Shift

WEILER INC • Knoxville, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist sets up and operates a range of machining equipment, which may include hoists, steel saws, buffers, threaders, and drilling machines. The role involves reading blueprints and process sheets, selecting materials and equipment, performing calculations, producing parts to specifications and tolerances, and verifying quality with measuring tools. The Machinist also loads and unloads materials and finished products, documents level 1 TPMs, and follows safety guidelines.

This position is based at the Main Location in Knoxville, Iowa, and is a full-time, second-shift (swing) role. The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, frequent vibration, occasional wet or humid conditions and electrical-shock risk, and usually loud noise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers across units of measure.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 months of related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or additional related education.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and process sheets and select the appropriate steel, tooling, and equipment.
• Make calculations as needed to determine product dimensions and verify that products meet specifications and tolerances.
• Select and use fixtures when available.
• Select appropriate equipment, tooling, fixtures, and accessories to complete tasks, when applicable.
• Operate equipment and adjust machine settings as needed to produce quality parts while meeting production schedules.
• Use measuring tools to verify product quality.
• Load and unload raw materials and completed products, at times using an overhead hoist.
• Perform and document level 1 TPMs.
• Follow safety guidelines and work safely at all times.

What This Job Offers

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