Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join us at GEOKON Inc (est. 1979), a proud 100% ESOP company and The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology® , in the manufacturing of instrumentation and data logger used in civil, mining and structural engineering projects throughout the world. We continuously seek new and experienced talent to assist us in not only creating and implementing great products that our customers need, but also, to maintain and grow our fantastic culture built on integrity and respect. If our goals and values resonate with you, we would love to connect!

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Machinist to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, and operating conventional, special purpose machines, to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts, assemble special product to specific specs per prints or work instructions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where craftsmanship and technical expertise are highly valued.

• Reads blueprints, sketches, or sample parts to determine tolerances to finish work pieces the sequence of operation and the set-up requirements.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for machining.
• Selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, and grinders.
• Calculates and sets manual machine controls to regulate speeds, feeds, coolant flow and depths of cuts.
• Starts and observes machine operation to determine if parts are within tolerance and if not makes proper adjustments.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assemblies when needed.
• Develops specifications from general descriptions and drawing or product to be fabricated.

Your Contributions

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 to 3 years of work experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given.

What to expected with GEOKON:

• 100% Employee-Owned Company ---When the company does well, so do you, with Employee Stock Ownership.
• Dynamic and supportive culture built on innovation, integrity and respect.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Educational Reimbursement.
• Wellness Reimbursement.
• Generous Time Off Policy including 11 paid holidays and up to 24 hours of volunteer time, to support the communities and organizations that matter to you!