Manual Lathe Machinist - Janesville, WI

Company GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses Responsibilities / Tasks The machinist repairs damages on centrifuge parts by machining on a Cycle-controlled lathe with optional manual operation Independently sets up and machines used as well as new centrifuge parts using manual machine operation or by programing routine cycles on the CNC controller Uses a spinning lathe to install claddings or rings Identifies damages such as corrosion, fractures or heat-effected zones and repairs damages as necessary Sets up measuring tools and checks pertinent dimension Responsible for own quality Uses machine tools such as milling machines and drill presses as well as hand tools to manufacture features such as grooves or cutouts Drills for and installs rivets in centripetal pumps Reviews and completes required documentation and administrative paperwork in a timely manner Maintains a clean and organized work environment Follows all applicable QHSE rules and regulatory requirements Fulfills additional duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications High School degree or equivalent Minimum 3 years experience setting up and operating manual engine lathes Able to read and interpret drawings Reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, inspection reports, procedures and manuals Able to write basic reports Performing calculations and applying mathematical concepts such as geometry, basic algebra and basic trigonometry Completed a formal apprenticeship as machinist with specialization in lathe machining 4 to 5 years’ experience in manual machining of large diameter, stainless steel precision parts using engine lathes, preferably machining of parts for high-speed rotating equipment Experience operating and programming cycle-controlled lathes, preferably with Simens Sinumerik 840 D sl Manual Turn controller Experience working with the metric system, including use of metric measuring tools and reading / understanding of metric drawings Understanding of the ISO standards relating to geometrical tolerances, tolerance classes for holes and shafts and indication of surface texture Experience in evaluating and identifying part failures such as corrosion, erosion, cavitation or fatigue in stainless steel parts Detail oriented Self-motivated, dependable and able to work with little direction Adaptable to changing work demands and desire to learn new skills Good social skills and able to work in a team Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Machinist is regularly required to communicate and listen to other personnel or team members, required to be ambulatory; may need to remain seated or standing for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to operate mechanical tools, computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad; reach with hands and arms. Stand for long periods of time and frequent bending and squatting. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to and over 50 - 75 pounds. Compensation The typical base pay range for this position is $32 - $38/hour. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards. Equal Opportunity & Diversity GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. GEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Did we spark your interest? GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr GEA Germany GmbH