Manual Machinist

Cogent • Riverside, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Cogent is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to join its team in Riverside, Missouri. The role involves operating manual machining equipment to fabricate, repair, and maintain machine parts and tooling, as well as servicing and repairing rotating equipment commonly used in the water and wastewater industries. The machinist will work to precise specifications and quality standards, sometimes under tight deadlines, and document repairs using the company’s reporting software.

Cogent is an employee-owned company with close to 500 employee-owners serving the industrial, municipal, commercial building trades, and oil and gas markets through partner companies. The company describes its work as providing innovative fluid processing solutions and offers employee ownership, profit sharing, benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience as a Manual Machinist.
• High mechanical aptitude and proficiency with precision measurement.
• Ability to read CAD drawings and technical blueprints.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and pass a pre-employment physical.

Nice To Haves

• Experience servicing pumps or rotating equipment is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes, mills, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and saws to fabricate, repair, and maintain machine parts and tooling.
• Interpret CAD drawings, blueprints, and manuals.
• Fabricate metal, plastic, and composite components to exact specifications.
• Service and repair rotating equipment commonly used in the water and wastewater industries.
• Select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials safely and responsibly.
• Meet quality standards and verify accuracy using precision measurement tools.
• Recommend improvements to machining processes for efficiency and adaptability.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and safety checks.
• Document precision quality repairs in the company’s reporting software.

Benefits

• Employee ownership stock through an ESOP.
• Competitive compensation and a profit-sharing plan with bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous matching.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Eight hours of paid volunteer time off.
• Continued professional training and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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