ProStaff Workforce Solutions is seekingan Experienced Heavy Industrial Manual/CNC Machinistto work with a leading company in North Charleston, South Carolina. If you believe you are qualified, we would be excited to connect and discuss this opportunity in more detail.
Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $20-35/hr Bonus upon conversion Shifts: 1st shift - 7 am - 3:30 pm plus OT
2nd shift - 3 pm - 11:30 pm plus OT
If you have a passion for precision machining and are looking for a challenging and rewarding position, this may be the shop for you! Machinists set up and operate manual and CNC machines to confidently produce high-quality components with accuracy and efficiency. Machinists should be familiar with manually controlled machines and benchwork in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment.
Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments
Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints and follow instructions
Machine parts out of metal
Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling
Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given task
Operate and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
Use gauges and precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Machining Skills
Familiarity with the use of: Heavy Duty Horizontal Lathes, Milling Machines, Horizontal Boring Mills, Vertical Turning Lathes, Planers, Grinders, Drill Presses, Hydraulic Presses, Band Saws, and Portable Tools
Large part machining experience preferred (ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.)
In-place machining experience is desired
Forklift and Crane experience preferred
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
5 to 10 years of related experience is preferred.
Familiarity with Fanuc, Mazatrol, Okuma, DMG/Mori, and/or Heidenain CNC controls
Basic understanding of G-Code and M-Code relative to CNC movement
Have experience with maintaining 0.001" tolerances
Basic understanding of G, D, and T
Have experience in job setup on vertical and horizontal CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers
Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions verbally and written in English. Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner
Ability and willingness to learn
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Ability to read precision measuring tools
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to work independently and as part as a team
Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
Physical Demands
Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. at a time when required
While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and use stairs
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
The employee will also be expected to spend time using a computer
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
About ProStaff Workforce Solutions We are a fast growing and successful agency that treats all its clients and candidates with a personal touch. ProStaff Workforce Solutions is a group of industry experts—many hailing from larger agencies—who know their business well and enjoy working in a more hands-on and flexible environment, with attention to detail. Our mission is to match quality people with quality jobs and quality companies to maximize productivity and profitability. We develop long-term relationships and provide a level of customer service and expertise that instill confidence and trust in our client companies and candidates.