TASCO Machinist

Tyson•Amarillo, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for entry level maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to all Tyson policies and procedures. A Machinist Apprentice can work for a manufacturing firm or machine shop. The primary task will be to produce metal parts for industrial machinery, mainly stainless steel grades of material. The candidate will have to interpret blueprints and other specifications to select correct materials, tools, and fabrication processes and understand how to build a part off of the blueprint given them.

Requirements

6 months experience in mechanic work in the work history section of application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.
Must provide their own 0–6" outside micrometers, two dial indicators with a minimum of 1" travel, 0–6" calipers, and steel-toe boots or shoes.
Must be able to push, pull, lift, or carry 70 pounds.
Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 45°F to 105°F.
Must be able to reach above shoulder level and stand for 8–10 hours per day.
Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have a 180 days rehire waiting period and a 3 time limit.
Qualifying candidates must take a tour before accepting job offer.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Operate a manual engine lathe and understand feeds and speeds for various finishes.
Hold tolerances within .0005 and use a tool post grinder to grind chromed diameters to size.
Operate and tram a mill.
Drill and tap holes.
Use a vertical boring bar and indicate parts with perpendicular faces.
Follow verbal instructions and/or read and interpret blueprints and prints.
Proficiently use inside micrometers, outside micrometers, calipers, vernier calipers up to 48 inches, telescoping gauges, dial indicators, and other precision measuring instruments.