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Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist

Tencarva Machinery CompanyMacon, GA, US
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Job Description

Description :

  • This is a MANUAL Machining position - not CNC. Candidates must have significant experience (5+ years) on manual machines, including but not limited to lathe and mill / Bridgeport. Strong preference for candidates with VTL / vertical turret lathe experience. Must be adept with a 4-jaw chuck and accomplishing tight tolerances. 3-jaw chuck experience is not sufficient alone.

Founded in 1978, with roots dating back to 1926, Tencarva is an equipment distributor, engineering and design partner, and full-service repair center. Serving thousands of customers across the industrial and municipal segments, Tencarva's various divisions cover 17 states and provide end-to-end, tailored solutions for complex systems within the fluid / solids / air / gas handling and water / wastewater treatment sectors. Our service offerings include system analysis and design, application engineering, custom fabrication and assembly, automation and controls, and equipment service, repair, and remanufacturing.

Summary : Sets up and operates various manual metalworking machine tools (ex. lathe, mill, boring mill, VTL, balancing machine, etc.). Maintains a safe working space and a high quality of service. Interprets mechanical drawings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

  • Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of the finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
  • Inspects, disassembles, selects parts from a repair parts list, and re-assembles rotating equipment. From the general description, sketches part or product to be fabricated.
  • Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
  • Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, balancer, and other machine tools.
  • Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
  • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
  • Manual milling and general machining operations : drilling, milling, slotting, and boring to bearing fits with tolerances of + / - .002”
  • General manual and turning operation; boring, grooving, and threading with tolerances of + / -.0005”
  • Surface grinding : manual wet and dry, limited form, spin, and tolerances of + / -.0002”
  • Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, equipment, and unit tests to ensure functionality and performance.
  • Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
  • Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
  • Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
  • Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
  • Inspect imperial and metric features.
  • Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
  • Maintain the shop area in a safe, clean, and working order.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

    • Benefits Include :

  • Paid Time off, including 10 holidays
  • Bonuses
  • Health Insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
  • 401(k) & Profit Sharing
  • Employee Assistance Program

    • Requirements :

    Education and / or Experience : High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-2 years related work experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to read micrometers, dial indicators, calipers & other assorted measuring tools.
  • Have the ability or learn to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, machinery detail drawings, layout drawings, service manuals, etc. Must possess ability to work with basic math
  • Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, the integrity and functionality of system components, and the environment may affect performance.
  • Prefer 2+ years of experience working with rotating equipment, including but not limited to pumps (both API & ANSI, centrifugal, positive displacement, gear pumps, air diaphragm pumps, H-pumps / multistage, submersibles, etc.
  • Experience with alignment methods and tools including laser alignment
  • Applicant must be customer-driven
  • Ability to work well with others in a team environment
  • Must have positive "can-do" attitude - and be able to solve problems on the fly
  • Demonstrated ability to act in a self-directed manner with no immediate supervision.
  • Proven ability to successfully troubleshoot.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
  • Ability to adhere to stringent safety requirements and customers’ work rules. Must possess understanding of and compliance with codes and OSHA regulations, including Lockout / Tagout, Fall protection, Hot Work, Crane Rigging / Signaling, and job hazard analysis.
  • Ability to safely use lifting materials such as chain-falls, come-along, clevis, slings, and chains
  • Ability to project a professional image and form trusting relationships.
  • Must possess drive and initiative. Actively seeks to learn about different types of pumps and their applications.

    • Language Skills : Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

    Mathematical Skills : Must be able to perform basic mathematical equations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, use of whole numbers, and percentage and decimals.

    Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills and internet software knowledge.

    Equipment Operated : Forklift, hoist, crane, sandblasting, lathe mills, band saw, drill press, balancer, paint booth, equipment vertical boring mill, horizontal boring mill, outside micrometers, inside micrometers, depth micrometers, dial calipers, dial bore, gauge dial indicators, thread gauges, vernier high gauge, power and hand tools, and other equipment deemed necessary to fulfill the functions of the job.

    Physical Demands : The physical demands described herein represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of duties of this position is considered very heavy work. Must be able to exert force over 100 pounds occasionally, and more than 50 pounds frequently; climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to accommodate / adjusting the lens of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus and maintain a good field of vision, observing an area that can be seen up or down or right or left while eyes are fixed in a given point.
  • Must be able to meet the standards outlined in the WorkSteps program satisfactorily.
  • Must be able to fulfill all essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

    • Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job’s duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions; to wet and / or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Supervisory Responsibilities : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

    The duties, responsibilities, and activities described above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Additionally, please note that the job title for this posting is designed to be descriptive and may not reflect the official title used internally for job classification purposes.

    Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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