Machinist III

Job Title: Machinist III

Location: Pasadena, TX

Pay: 12+ Month Contract 

• Shift: 7 AM – 3:30 PM. Monday – Friday, some Saturdays.

Responsibilities / Tasks of the Role

• Supporting safety culture and driving a safe to start mindset.
• Operating special purpose equipment, conventional (lathe and/or mill).
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Starting and observing machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusting machine controls as required.
• Selecting, aligning, and securing holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Reading and interpreting documents such as OEM drawings, REI’s, Work Instructions, and Digital Routers.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD & T). Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.

Expected Role Challenges

• Good physical condition
• Be able to work long standing hours
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per day, though possibly more
• Frequently required to stand and/or walk, up to 2 hours per day, and make occasional trips from the office area to the manufacturing area
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing area, including, but not limited to, safety glasses and safety shoes
• Vision Requirements: Acuity of 20/30 or better in either eye; Read the Jaeger No. 2 Eye Chart at 16 inches

Essential Requirements of the Role (Experience / Skills / Competencies)

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent diploma
• 3 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desirable Attributes of the Worker (Experience / Skills / Competencies)

• Ability to read blueprints
• Intermediate math skills
• Intermediate reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable certification standards and codes
• Working knowledge of computers sufficient to successfully use company ERP system, Microsoft Windows

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; most solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid