About Conhagen
Conhagen is a leading provider of rotating equipment repair, maintenance, and machining services. We support customers across a variety of industries by delivering high-quality repair and manufacturing solutions that keep critical equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Position Summary
Conhagen is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to join our team. This position is responsible for machining, repairing, and fabricating components for pumps, turbines, compressors, motors, and other rotating equipment used in critical industrial applications.
The ideal candidate will have experience operating manual machine tools, interpreting blueprints, performing precision measurements, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and other machine shop equipment.
- Machine components to required specifications using blueprints, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and other measuring instruments.
- Inspect finished parts to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Assist with the repair and refurbishment of rotating equipment components.
- Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and organized manner.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA requirements.
- Collaborate with mechanics, machinists, supervisors, and engineering personnel to meet production and repair schedules.
- Assist in training and mentoring less experienced machinists as needed.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 3 years of manual machining experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of machining principles, tolerances, feeds, speeds, and precision measurements.
- Proficiency with manual machining equipment and precision measuring tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of manual machining experience.
- Experience machining components for pumps, turbines, compressors, motors, or other rotating equipment.
- Technical school training, apprenticeship, military mechanical training, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, or petrochemical environments.
- Leadership or mentoring experience.
Why Join Conhagen?
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Stable, long-term career opportunities.
- Climate-controlled shop environment.
- On-the-job training and mentorship.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement programs.
- Tool-buying assistance program.
- Fitness reimbursement program.
- Safety-focused culture.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely operate machining equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and work around industrial equipment.
Work Environment
- Climate-controlled machine shop environment.
- Moderate noise levels typical of industrial machining operations.
- Overtime may be required based on customer and business demands.
- Work assignments and schedules may change to support operational needs.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Successful completion of a background check.
- Successful completion of a drug screening.
Conhagen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Preferred
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5 - 8 years: Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, or petrochemical environments.
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5 - 8 years: Technical training, apprenticeship, military mechanical training, etc.
- 5 - 8 years: Working on machining componenents (Pumps, Turbines, Compressors, Motors, and other Rotating Equipment)
- 5 - 8 years: Manual Machinist
Preferred
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