Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 700 employees in eighteen states.

Summary:

Operate various machine tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies. Abilities to understand, perform and retain various job- related training and operational and safety procedures demonstrated by supervisor. Ability to work work well with others in a team effort.

• Record all data necessary to produce expected service and/ or design results, including sizings and illustrations.
• Use measuring devices and techniques correctly to assure proper sizings.
• Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and conven­tional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes (e.g., horizontal and vertical mills and horizontal boring mills).
• Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment. Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed.
• Understand materials and applications as required.
• Perform various welding operations, including setup and use of MIG, TIG, torch and stick welders.
• Set up and perform tool-post grinding operations (e.g., precision surface facing), broaching procedures, and babbitt bearing work.
• Use various hand-held and stationary power and non-power tools, including but not limited to: band saws, belt sanders, hand grinders, files, etc.
• Lift, tighten, adjust and/ or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and/ or to observe safety precautions.
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection).
• Keep work area neat and clean as directed by supervisor.
• Assist other machinists in department with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor or service center manager.
• Assist other service center departments with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor and service center manager.
• Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor

Physical Abilities:

• Frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds
• Regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds

Compensation and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.