Machinist - 2nd Shift

Machinist - 2nd Shift

U.S. Pipe is seeking a 2nd Shift Machinist for our Bessemer, AL location. This facility is a heavy industrial manufacturing operation. The Machinist role sets up and operates all types of machine tools and performs all types of layout, fitting and assembly work.

As a Machinist, you will:

• Work from job cards, prints and other written and verbal instructions, regarding work assignment.
• Interprets drawings and sketches; plans and determines working procedure.
• Performs layout work; makes sketches.
• Select and grind tools in accordance with the hardness, machine ability, and other properties of parts or materials to be machined.
• Procure or make jigs, fixtures or machine attachments required for the work to be machined.
• Set up and operate all types of machine tools and machine centers to drill, face, cut, turn, bore, mill or shape, etc., iron, steel, alloys, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials and parts to precision tolerances and specified finishes, adjusting stops, feeds and speeds for efficient machining.
• Check and measure work with gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Assemble, fit, align, level and adjust machinery and equipment.
• Operate and/or hook and direct crane to transfer and position material or parts to be machined or assembled.
• Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Clean up all work areas and maintains machine cleanliness

Skills and Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates Degree preferred with focus as a Machinist (CNC preferred)
• Certified Machinist strongly preferred

Skills:

• Demonstrates understanding of machining principles and machine setup
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Able to use and read micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, scale, and caliper
• Proficient in use of hand tools
• Ability to program and operate CNC machine centers preferred

U.S. Pipe is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. U.S. Pipe is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the U.S. Pipe Recruiting team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.