What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist Apprentice position at KSB-Standard Alloys?
About KSB:
For more than 90 years, we have been servicing our customers with the highest-quality castings, machined parts and repair services, with a dedicated and customer-oriented focus. The "name of our game" at KSB is helping you achieve your "best of class" goals by improving your pump, compressor and other equipment "uptime".
By having a complete manufacturing facility located in Southeast Texas and staffed by highly-skilled craftspeople, we are able to offer expedited solutions to even the most complex equipment problems utilizing our proven list of capabilities, including: reverse engineering, pattern making, casting of almost any alloy of metal, machining, welding, balancing, complete pump repair, hydraulic and mechanical engineering for performance improvement, and much more.
OVERVIEW:
As a Machinist, job duties consist of running various shop machines including lathes, mill machines, horizontal, milling, drilling, boring, grinding, etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Calculate dimensions & tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments.
- Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
- Operate various types of machine tools to perform progressive machining.
- Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
- Detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
- Quality assurance. Inspect machinery for needed repairs, documents them, make minor repairs.
- Maintain log of time spent on jobs.
- Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work area and shop.
- Read and use machinist scales and indicators.
- Follow and adhere to all safety rules, regulations. Wear appropriate PPE.
- Follow and adhere to all quality protocols.
- Has the knowledge and ability to run multiple machines in the shop independently without any assistance or training.
- Ability to effectively train other Machinist Apprentice or Machinist II employees on various machines.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED and/or Equivalent work experience
- Manufacturing or shop experience (1-3 years)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Read and write English; demonstrated command of basic math skills; read and interpret measuring devices, read and interpret drawings.
- Convert fractions to decimals, able to read machinist scales.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work well with a team.
- Strong work ethic and initiative.
- Technical Skill and Competence.
Standard Alloys offers competitive benefits, PTO, 401k with 6% matching and 10 paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Double time pay
- Overtime pay
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28