Responsibilities & Expectations:
We are looking for a skilled Manual Machinist / Mechanic to join our team. As a team member for Plotz Machine, you will apply analytical and problem-solving skills, have strong attention to detail, have the ability to work with minimal supervision, and have a customer focus to fabricate and or repair pumps, gearboxes, marine, and industrial equipment. Responsibilities may include:
- Operate conventional manual machining tools including engine lathes, horizontal lathes, milling machines, grinders, drilling machines, and related equipment
- Safely use overhead and gantry cranes, lift trucks, and associated lift rigging
- Perform mechanical measurements using portable mechanical instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, and portable vibration measurement equipment. Including measurement of shaft run-out.
- Machine and fabricate parts using engine lathes, grinders, and drill presses
- Draw accurate prints for parts needing to be fabricated
- Diagnose incoming units, disassemble, repair, assemble, and prepare items for shipment.
- Perform mechanical rebuilds on rotating apparatus repairs like shafts, pumps, and fans.
- Measure and record data using calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, and vibration meters.
- Use multi-meters, meggers, Baker instruments, and measure winding resistance, RTD and heater resistances, and mechanical fits and clearances.
- Adhere to our shop safety policies
- Participate in daily operations discussions on customer products.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- At least 2 years related experience using manual machining equipment, or equivalent education and experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to read micrometer measuring equipment
- Motor shop, machine shop, tool & die stamping, or oil field experience preferred
- Ability to operate manual lathes of various sizes and dimensions
- Ability to operate metalizing equipment
- Ability to work with tolerances of +/- .001
- Ability to perform basic math functions
- Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures
- Welding and fabrication experience preferred
- Self-starter and highly motivated person.
- Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
Work Location: In person
