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Manual Machinist

Primary Flow Signal

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Job Description

 

Company

The consistent expansion of our enterprise across various industries, including defense, municipal infrastructure, power, aerospace, and oil & gas, necessitates the ongoing addition of skilled individuals to sustain our growth.

Primary Flow Signal, Inc. (PFS) and its subsidiaries are the industry’s leading manufacturer in flow measurement technology, contract fabrication and machining, engineering, sales, support, and distribution. We offer both proprietary product lines and contract manufacturing services that meet customer and international standards. As a vertically integrated organization, we have the unique ability to provide most manufacturing and testing services in-house at our headquarters facility in Cranston, RI.

 

Manual Machinist – Turning, Milling & Grinding (Position)

Primary Flow Signal is looking for a seasoned Manual Machinist with strong experience in manual turning, milling, and grinding. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone who is highly skilled on manual equipment, understands tight-tolerance work, and can independently produce accurate parts from drawings, sketches, or instructions.

 

Position Responsibilities:

·         Operate manual engine lathes, including long-bed manual lathes

·         Operate Bridgeport-style manual milling machines

·         Perform surface grinding, including Blanchard grinding

·         Machine parts to close tolerances using manual equipment

·         Read and interpret mechanical drawings

·         Select proper tooling, speeds, feeds, setups, and machining methods

·         Inspect work using standard measuring tools

·         Maintain quality, accuracy, and good workmanship throughout the process

Skills & Qualifications:

·         Strong manual lathe experience

·         Strong manual milling experience

·         Grinding experience preferred

·         Ability to hold tight tolerances on manual equipment

·         Ability to read blueprints and inspect your own work

·         Good mechanical judgment and attention to detail

·         Reliable, professional, and safety-mindedFork truck experience a plus

·         Attention to close detail and a commitment to safety

  Employment at Primary Flow Signal

Primary Flow Signal offers a complete and highly attractive benefits package to qualified individuals including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K with employer contributions, life insurance, bonus plan and paid vacation/holidays. Investment in our employees by way of training, unrivaled benefits, and a pleasant, respectful work environment is of paramount importance to our company. The commitment PFS makes to each, and every employee is intended to foster a lasting and fruitful career within our organization.

VETERANS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT PRIMARY FLOW SIGNAL.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising Statements

 

FIND FULFILLMENT IN YOUR CAREER!

As Primary Flow Signal continues the march towards continued growth and prosperity, coveted positions are available NOW in our machining group. Personnel at PFS leave the company upon retirement and because of this, positions here only become available at times of expansion. If you love what you do, and want to love where you do it, get in touch and let’s see if we are a good fit for each other. Primary Flow Signal is a growing company offering premium benefits, top pay rates, and opportunity for career growth.

 

Our Success Philosophy

Our formula for success since 1983 is built upon a foundation of talent. The superior level of skill and experience possessed by our collective manufacturing team allows PFS to operate in manufacturing categories not accessible by an average fabrication organization. The challenging nature of our work, our pay, our benefits, and our cultivated team of skilled manufacturing experts will never be described as average. Our search for the absolute pinnacle of talent in all disciplines continues today. If you are looking for a long term, accomplished career that inspires even the "Best of the Best", Primary Flow Signal is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

 

\nCompany Description

Primary Flow Signal is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in precision-engineered flow measurement devices and venturi meters used in critical industrial applications worldwide. Our products are trusted by major utilities, power generation facilities, and process industries to accurately measure and control the flow of liquids, gases, and steam.

We combine decades of experience in advanced fabrication, welding, and machining with a commitment to quality and performance. Our team designs and builds custom flow elements from carbon steel, stainless steel, Inconel, and other specialty alloys, meeting rigorous industry standards and customer specifications.

At Primary Flow Signal, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where skilled machinists, welders, engineers, and technicians work together to deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reliability in some of the world’s most demanding environments.

Company Description

Primary Flow Signal is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in precision-engineered flow measurement devices and venturi meters used in critical industrial applications worldwide. Our products are trusted by major utilities, power generation facilities, and process industries to accurately measure and control the flow of liquids, gases, and steam.\r\n\r\nWe combine decades of experience in advanced fabrication, welding, and machining with a commitment to quality and performance. Our team designs and builds custom flow elements from carbon steel, stainless steel, Inconel, and other specialty alloys, meeting rigorous industry standards and customer specifications.\r\n\r\nAt Primary Flow Signal, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where skilled machinists, welders, engineers, and technicians work together to deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reliability in some of the world’s most demanding environments.

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