Manual Machinist

Ovation Holdings • Riverdale, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Valve is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join its Riverdale, Iowa team. The role performs precision machining operations on valve components, actuators, pressure seal equipment, and other industrial flow control equipment used in power generation, oil and gas, chemical, and industrial sectors. The position involves manufacturing and repairing critical components to customer specifications in a climate-controlled machine shop.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of manual machining experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to independently set up and operate conventional lathes.
• Blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Understanding of machining practices, shop math, and quality standards.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Acme threading.
• Vertical manual lathe experience.
• Experience operating mills and other manual machine tools.
• Valve repair or field machining experience.
• Experience machining gate, globe, plug, and check valves.
• Leadership or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional horizontal lathes and manual machining equipment.
• Manufacture and repair critical components to customer specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, and speeds for different materials.
• Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other measuring equipment.
• Inspect finished parts for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in accordance with safety standards.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced machinists.
• Support department operations and workflow as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Pet insurance.
• On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced machinists.
• Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
• Opportunities to learn specialized valve repair and machining techniques.
• Advancement opportunities within Allied Valve and Ovation Holdings companies.
• Tool purchase assistance program.
• Overtime opportunities available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed