Full Time Automotive / Engine Machinist

Job Type


Full-time

Description

For nearly 100 years, Arnold Motor Supply has provided amazing career opportunities for those who prefer to keep things simple; we focus on relationships, service, and expertise. We're passionate about what we do, and always strive to be the best in our business across the five states and 80 locations in which we operate.

Our Automotive/Engine Machinists play key roles in offering specialized services to our customers. The Machinist puts their highly-developed skills to work to create custom solutions for our customers.

This position operates from Arnold Motor Supply Machine Shop which is a 24000 sq. ft. facility located in Nevada, Iowa. Our machine shop utilizes traditional and computer-guided equipment. Our highly-skilled machinists are able to perform precise machining repairs or remanufacturing for Agriculture, Automotive, Construction and Fleet applications. AMS Machine Shop is looking for a team-centered, self-motivated machinist to handle all types of cylinder head machining. The majority of heads that we machine come from ag and heavy duty diesel engines where turnaround time is crucial. We utilize a Rottler SG80A computer-guided machining center, as well as a Sunnen SGM1500.

*Relocation assistance is available for this position

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand our customer's unique needs and create engine machining solutions to meet those needs
• Expertly and safely operate and maintain machine shop equipment
• Strong desire to work in a team atmosphere

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Actively manage a broad range of jobs and projects from a wide variety of industries including agriculture, high-performance, diesel, vintage/restoration, and other specialties
• Create accurate estimates for job requirements and manage resources to ensure work is delivered in a timely manner and as per specifications
• Maintain strong communication with operations management throughout a project
• Perform a wide range of machine shop jobs such as engine rebuilds and machining, reconditioning of blocks, heads, crankshafts, flywheels, and other parts

Other Requirements

• Manual dexterity skills adequate for performing machining and assembly operations
• Strong customer service skills and communication skills
• Candidates should be mechanically inclined
• Lifting of a minimum of 70 pounds on a regular basis
• Standing, lifting, twisting, bending, walking and sitting
• Some computer knowledge and proficiency