Field Manual Machinist

Full Job Description

Key Job Task

1. Ability to troubleshoot and determine the proper procedure to meet the customer’s requirements

2. Ability to communicate with the customer in a professional manner

3. Knowledge of plant processes, maintenance and repair work

4. Properly use, care for, and maintain company tools and equipment

5. Set up and indicate field machines with little or no supervision

6. Properly use and complete company paperwork and job-related forms

7. 3-5 years of experience as a field machinist

Required Qualifications

1. Requires high school diploma or equivalent, technical school or college credits

2. Trade School Degree in a related industrial field preferred

3. Three or more years as a field machinist in an industrial setting

4. Must possess a valid driver’s license

5. Must possess strong mathematical skills

6. Possess mechanical aptitude

7. Working knowledge of Microsoft, Excel, Word

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.
• High School Diploma/GED and completion or craft apprenticeship; NCCER certification is a plus.
• Quality minded, positive team player, safety conscious and production focused.
• Must be able to assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools and possess a working knowledge of machine alignment.
• An applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
• An applicant must be able to read and understand the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job and in related training classes, and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the job.
• Must have experience with industrial machinery installation, repair and maintenance of machines and equipment.
• Must know how to read blueprints, schematic drawings and engineering specifications and understand how to read and interpret technical manuals in order to determine work procedures.
• Must have the ability to work at heights greater than six feet off of the ground
• Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools along with basic math, reading and computer skills.
• Must have reliable transportation. and be available to travel long distances for work.
• Must adhere to safety rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements

Employee will be required to perform large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting. Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools. May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision. Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day as needed. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, ear plugs, muffs, masks, respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.