Manual Machinist

Integrated Power Services•Tukwila, WA

7d•$29 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

At IPS, we're all about exceptional service and exceptional people. We're looking for a passionate In-Shop Technician who loves hands-on work, takes pride in their craft, and wants to have a meaningful impact. As an In-Shop Technician, every day will be different. You'll get to apply your knowledge and skills to solve complex problems and help critical industries keep their equipment running. As a company, we prioritize safety in everything we do and offer opportunities for growth, job longevity, and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a role that values your skills and dedication, IPS is where you’ll thrive. Responsibilities & Expectations: We are looking for a skilled Manual Milling and Lathe Machinist to join our team. As a team member for IPS, you will apply innovative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, have strong attention to detail, and customer focus to repair industrial AC/DC electric motors, generators, gearboxes and related equipment while supporting our continuous improvement process culture.

Requirements

3 or more years of experience as a machinist for electric motor repair preferred
Ability to read micrometer measuring equipment
Ability to operate manual lathes of various sizes and dimensions
Ability to operate metalizing equipment
Ability to work with tolerances of +/- .001
Ability to perform basic math functions
Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures
Self-starter and highly motivated person.
Work overtime and weekends as required.
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Motor shop, machine shop, tool & die stamping, or oil field experience preferred
Welding and fabrication experience preferred
1-5 years of AC/DC motor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate conventional manual machining tools including engine lathes, horizontal lathes, milling machines, grinders, drilling machines, and related equipment
Safely use overhead, gantry cranes, lift trucks, and associated lift rigging
Perform mechanical measurements using portable mechanical instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, and portable vibration measurement equipment. Including measurement of shaft run-out.
Machine and fabricate parts using engine lathes, grinders, and drill presses
Draw accurate prints for parts needing to be fabricated
Diagnose incoming units, disassemble, repair, assemble, and prepare items for shipment.
Perform mechanical rebuilds on rotating apparatus repairs like electric motors, pumps, and fans.
Measure and record data using calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, and vibration meters.
Use multi-meters, meggers, Baker instruments, and measure winding resistance, RTD and heater resistances, and mechanical fits and clearances.
Adhere to our shop safety policies
Participate in daily operations discussions on customer products.