General Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The General Machine Operator uses skills in steel and metalworking, including threading, manual machining, and operating presses, to create parts for industries like power plants, energy projects, and defense. This role involves setting up, running, and adjusting machines while ensuring high-quality results. The job handles a mix of materials such as steel, aluminum, bronze, and special alloys like Inconel and Monel, in a variety of production tasks.

How You Will Help

• Operate machines including manual lathes, drills, blacksmith threading equipment, presses, and other fabrication tools.
• Perform threading, cutting, sawing, shearing, abrasive cutting, drilling, grinding, punching, reaming, deburring, and cleaning operations on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Interpret operation travelers, blueprints, and oral instructions to obtain specified material and determine the necessary tools and methods.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, verniers, machinist squares, and thread/plug gauges.
• Perform setup, adjustments, and maintenance to ensure parts meet specifications and quality standards.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including cranes, dollies, and carts, for transporting raw and finished materials.
• Store tooling, inserts, and other items in an organized manner with appropriate labels or identifiers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, adhering to all company safety standards.
• Crosstrain on various equipment and processes across the facility as required.
• Identify and report safety hazards, helping in their remediation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader or Supervisor.

What You Will Bring

• Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to use both hands and feet up to 10 hours per day
• Constant awareness of surroundings
• Ability for some pushing/pulling/lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• 2-3 years' experience in Machine shop
• Fab experience a must 

Benefits

• Standard shift Monday-Friday 
• Offered Over Time 
• Sundays off 
• Health benefits, Paid Holidays, 401k with 4% Match, Vacation and Personal Time
• Career advancement opportunities, on-site training, steel toe reimbursement