Machinist

Insteel Industries • Mount Airy, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe systems, and electrical systems in an industrial establishment. The role also uses shop machinery to fabricate, repair, or rebuild parts. This is a manual machining position, not a CNC machinist position.

The Machinist is expected to read component blueprints and installation and arrangement drawings; operate lathes, mills, and vertical and horizontal band saws; work to close tolerances; and verify parts using precision measuring equipment. The role also involves troubleshooting hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical issues, performing mechanical repairs, and measuring parts to create drawings for machine-shop fabrication. The employee must follow applicable safety guidelines and procedures. Duties may be changed or supplemented at management's discretion.

The position calls for broad technical training, such as high school plus one to two years of apprenticeship or applied trades training, and at least three years of related work experience. An associate degree in Machine Tool Technology is preferred, and an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be acceptable. The employer offers competitive base pay, organizational-performance-based bonus eligibility, paid time off, and a range of benefits.

Requirements

• Broad technical training, such as high school plus one to two years of apprenticeship or applied trades training.
• Basic knowledge of shop mathematics and the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, and tables.
• Ability to use various types of precision measuring instruments.
• Minimum of three years of work-related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend component blueprints and installation and arrangement drawings.
• Ability to operate manual lathes, mills, and vertical and horizontal band saws.
• Ability to work to close tolerances of +/- .001 and use measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges.
• Basic hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting skills and mechanical repair ability.
• Ability to measure parts and create drawings for machine-shop fabrication.
• Ability to work safely and follow operating procedures.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; applicants requiring visa sponsorship are not being considered.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend component blueprints and installation and arrangement drawings.
• Operate a lathe and mill to fabricate metal parts or fixtures for machine modifications using manual machining.
• Operate vertical and horizontal band saws.
• Work to close tolerances and use precision measuring equipment to confirm that parts conform to requirements.
• Troubleshoot basic hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical issues and perform mechanical repairs.
• Measure parts and create drawings for parts made in the machine shop.
• Follow safety guidelines, rules, and safe operating procedures.
• Perform other duties outside normal responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance.
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid tele-health.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement assistance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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