Machinist Trainee

Machinist

Experienced Machinist Opportunity ANDRITZ is seeking an experienced Machinist to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on position is ideal for someone skilled in setting up and operating conventional and CNC machines, interpreting blueprints, and producing precision parts within strict tolerances. If you have at least three years of machining experience or relevant machinist education and take pride in safety, accuracy, quality, and craftsmanship, we encourage you to apply.

Brief Description Manufacture products/parts that are of high quality and within tolerances. Set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece and setup requirements
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jib borers, grinders, and shapers
• Set controls to regulate machining factors such as speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and depth of cut to overcome machining variances
• Occasionally edit computerized machine control media
• Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications
• Use hand tools to complete set-ups
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
• Confer with production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems
• Assist and train other machinists
• Keep area clean and organized

Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and promote a positive work environment.

Job Specific Competencies

Safety Quality Overall Job Performance Teamwork Attendance/Conduct

Qualifications (Required)

• 3+ years of prior machinist experience or machinist education
• Adequate mathematical ability when calculating material needs
• Strong ability to maintain strict tolerances of manufactured parts
• Good communication and organizational skills with a willingness to work with others
• Good understanding of production in a manufacturing facility
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings to manufacture product
• Knowledge of part manufacturing
• Basic understanding of speeds and feeds required for various machining operations and cutting tools
• Ability to use material handling equipment such as hand truck, pallet jack, or jib crane
• Knowledge of safety requirements and PPE
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel within the company, professionally, and in a positive manner

Majority of work is performed in an indoor manufacturing shop; noise level is usually moderate to high; exposure to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, forklifts, and electricity Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; must have good close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus; ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, walk, use hands and arms to reach for and carry objects, climb a ladder, speak and hear

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on your date of hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• A supportive, safety-focused team environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.