Manual Machinist

Midwest Valve Services LLC • Mosinee, WI

71d • $26 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Manual Machinist to join our fast-paced, customer-oriented team. The successful candidate will exemplify and promote Novaspect Identity throughout the team while having advanced manual machining experience and excellent mechanical skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working with manual machining
• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion
• Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance
• Must be willing to learn and improve skill level for future advancement
• 10% travel annually for cross training and support purposes
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools
• Ability to work with hand tools
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees
• Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day
• Ability to work in a loud industrial environment
• Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts
• Ability to climb stairs (up to 20 flights per day)
• Ability to climb a 20 ft. ladder
• Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours in a day
• Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperature environments for extended hours

Nice To Haves

• Valve, pump or actuator experience a plus
• Welding ability is a plus

Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge in the setup and operations of Manual Milling Machines and Vertical Lathes
• Knowledge and proper selection of: Tooling, cutting speed, feed rates
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct machining issues
• Ability to manually machine parts to precise dimensions and finish per drawings
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
• Understanding of Basic Metallurgy
• Understanding of material combinations related to wear and galling
• Understanding of Heat Treating
• Apply advanced math skills to: Verify measurements, calculate dimensions, verify tolerances
• Design and fabricate custom tooling and fixtures
• Performs service requests as assigned under the supervision of the Shop Manager and Field Lead Technicians
• Drive company vehicle to and from job sites
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Follow all safety guidelines

Benefits

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Personal, Sick, & Safety Time (PSST)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees