Machinist

The role

This person will utilize manual machining equipment to produce replacement and new metal parts for mechanical equipment repairs. They will fabricate metal parts for experimental apparatus, prototype equipment, new production equipment, tools or dies.

What you will do

• Performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials, tools and equipment.
• Work from CAD data, engineering drawing, rough sketches, manuals or verbal instructions.
• Operate equipment such as vertical end mill, lathe, band saw, wire welder, arc welder, gas welder, cutting torch, surface grinder and CNC equipment.
• Maintain work area and operate equipment according to equipment specification.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, etc.
• Follow machine safety procedures such as rigging and lockout/ tagout.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Accredited Journeyman's Apprenticeship or 6 years experience in machine tooling or tool and die making.
• Must be able to fabricate parts, fixtures, tools or equipment from blue prints, CAD drawings and oral or written instructions.
• Must be able to operate and maintain all machine shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders.
• Arch welder and TIG welder.
• Must be able to lift heavy parts or equipment up to 75 lbs on a regular basis.
• Able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lifts safely.
• Able to move furniture, desks, and equipment.
• Job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and crawling into tight spaces.
• Environment is not air conditioned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plan (medical, dental and vision).
• Opportunities for daily and weekly overtime based on business needs.
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match with financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support.
• Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance).
• Training and professional development.
• Vacation and paid holidays.

Before you apply

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered.
• Local candidates only, please.

About the company

SMCA is the U.S. manufacturing facility for SHCA, the U.S. Consumer Products Group of Sharp Electronics Corporation. SHCA includes the manufacturing of premium home appliances in Memphis, TN.