What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at Trashology?
Machinist
COMPANY OVERVIEW: Trashology is dedicated to resolving the world’s waste dilemma. We are focused on developing technology to divert waste disposal from landfills by replacing conventional harmful landfill practices with high-efficiency, clean waste technology. Our technology protects the environment while reducing energy and waste costs.
WHO WE ARE: A fast-paced, high-energy work environment. We are a mission-driven collaborative team that values integrity, transparency, and a strong work ethic.
WE ARE SEEKING: A well-rounded Senior Mechanical Technician and Fabricator who shares our entrepreneurial energy to support the team’s efforts in developing waste-to-energy commercial products. In your role, your duties and responsibility will include the following:
- Assist in the design support and development of new products from concept to launch with a focus on clean waste technology.
- Time in the field operating, documenting test data, troubleshooting issues, and fixing components as necessary.
- Communicating with management summarizing the performance of the systems they are working.
- Build and test prototype designs for proof of concepts and functional validations.
- Assemble, test, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Develop solutions through the application of engineering principles.
- Build components out of raw material from drawings.
- Operate CNC/manual mill and lathe.
- Utilize hand tools such as plasma cutter, hand roll, grinders, sanders, jigsaws, and other equipment.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs as needed.
- Cut, fabricate, and weld components.
- Verifying dimensions and product specifications.
- Ensure the working environment is clean and safe.
The ideal candidate must be able to meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience or formal trade training.
- Knowledge/general understanding and/or experience with.
- Reading complex drawings.
- Machine shop fabrication experience.
- MIG and TIG Welding experience with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic component and system operations.
- Common material properties and fabrication techniques.
- Hand and power tools in a safe and responsible manner.
- Electromechanical systems such as sensors measuring pressure and vacuum fluid conditions, pumps, and filtration.
- Operation and maintenance of internal combustion engines.
- Maintaining and support a clean and safe working environment and understanding of PPE.
- Ability to conduct basic physical requirements of climbing ladders, work at elevated heights, ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Satisfactory Background Screening.
OTHER INFORMATION: This position will be compensated with a competitive salary, full medical/dental/vision benefits, STD/LTD/Life & AD&D, generous PTO, retirement, flexible/remote schedule.
Trashology is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and therefore prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decision is based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, political affiliation, retaliation, or any other non-merit factor or status protected by federal, state, local laws and regulations.
