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We are seeking a skilled Union Machinist Mechanic to support our high-volume food manufacturing and milling operations. This role is responsible for safely and efficiently maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, fabricating, and installing milling automation and production equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
- Maintain, troubleshoot, dismantle, install, repair, and fabricate parts for milling automation and production equipment.
- Perform routine safety checks prior to equipment start-up.
- Inspect equipment for tolerance, stress, and defects using precision measuring tools.
- Maintain and service turbines, pumps, hydraulic systems, conveyors, and gearboxes.
- Operate overhead cranes and lifting devices; follow proper rigging procedures (crane certification required within 90 days).
Machining & Fabrication
- Machine parts to specification using lathes, milling machines, drill presses, shapers, grinders, and key cutters.
- Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools for precision machining operations.
- Monitor feed and speed of machines during operations.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and engineering documentation to determine fabrication sequences.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using micrometers, vernier calipers, and other precision instruments.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial equipment (hydraulics, turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors). Or a recent machinist graduate with certifications.
- Strong knowledge of machinist tools, metals, and material properties.
- Proficiency with lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and other machine shop equipment.
- Ability to read blueprints and perform layout work.
- Ability to perform precise mathematical calculations and measurements.
- Capable of passing company-designated aptitude and mechanical skills assessments.
- Must be 18 years of age or older with a solid work and disciplinary record.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English for safety and operational purposes.
Preferred
- Experience in food manufacturing, milling, or automated processing environments.
- Experience using CMMS systems.
- Previous union manufacturing experience.
Work Environment
- Industrial food manufacturing facility.
- Exposure to machinery, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
- Day shift with required overtime based on operational needs.
- Strong union benefits and wages with overtime available.
JOB ID: 171701
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Bryan Chaffee