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Machinist II

Houston, Texas

Job Type: On-Site

Job Category: Manufacturing/Production
Brand: Motion
Job ID: R24_0000025549
Status: Full time

Our Shop employees are there to ensure that the quality of the product is perfect before being sent to customers.This means the employees in this position need to work quickly and efficiently to be sure to meet the customer's demands. Since the shop directly impacts the value of our business and our customer satisfaction, it is important for all shop employees to be able to hold each other accountable to ensure everything operates smoothly.

  • Status:Full Time
  • Level:Entry
  • Travel:No
  • Salary:Hourly

Success Profile

What makes a successful Machinist II? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Good Listener
  • Results Driven
  • Personable
  • Confident
  • Proactive
  • Team player
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Employee Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision and healthcare FSA, as well as health and wellness programs

  • Offering competitive PTO package with added days for years of service

  • Tuition reimbursement with opportunities for professional development

  • 401(k) Plan with competitive employer matching

  • Life and Disability Insurance

  • Employee discounts, including NAPA parts, entertainment, technology, appliances, event tickets and more

Job Description

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, sets up, operates, and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other precision equipment. Works from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts in making repairs to metal parts as well as for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment. Work is typically routine, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.


JOB DUTIES
• Machines parts to specifications, using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers or grinders. Sets up, adjusts or operates basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
• Measures, examines or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure
conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers. Calculates dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or Vernier calipers.
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. Maintains machine tools in proper operational condition. Operates equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Uses Acer and Proto Track mills to make more complex parts.
• Lays out, measures and marks metal stock to display placement of cuts. Fits and assembles parts to make or repair machine tools. Sets up or operates metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding or cutting equipment.
• Installs repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment. Checks work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
• Designs fixtures, tooling or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
• Supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics. Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
• Tests experimental models under simulated operating conditions for purposes such as development, standardization or feasibility of design. Install experimental parts or assemblies, such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants or batteries into machines or mechanisms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and three (3) to five (5) years of shop experience or an equivalent combination.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• Knowledge of various metals and measurements used in machining processes required.
• Knowledge of machinist, CAD and/or CAM software required.
• Knowledge of mathematics and its application required.

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods required.
• Knowledge of monitoring gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly required.
• Capable to independently fabricate parts out of sheet metal and Lexan.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination. Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and stand for extended periods of time.


LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory Responsibility


BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No


COMPANY INFORMATION:
Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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