For 75 years and counting. Southwest Electric Co. is an electrical services and equipment provider for energy generation companies and a variety of industrial markets. We offer various services, including engineering and design for custom product development, national field service, preventive maintenance, in-house repair, and specialty OEM logistical services.
Southwest Electric Is looking for a Manual Machinist.
For our Nashville Motor Division.
1st shift: Monday- Friday Days
Summary:
Set up and operated manual lathe, Bridgeport mill, horizontal boring mill, CNC mill, special purpose machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
· Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
· Measures, marks, and scribes' dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
· Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
· Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
· Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
· Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
· Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
· Fits and assembles and alignment of assembly.
· Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
· Installs machine replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
· Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
· Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
· Possibly will operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts if qualified on an as needed basis.
Education and/or Experience:
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
· 4+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Qualifications:
· Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, and physical.
· Complete a satisfactory nationwide criminal background check.
· Ability to lift 50 + lbs., climb ladders, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time.
· Ability to read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures.
We offer a competitive employee benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, RX, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance and 401K with match.
All Candidates will be required to pass a Drug Screen and Background Check.
Southwest Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you have a passion for machines and possess the necessary skills, come be a part of a wonderful company! Join our Team! Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Manual Machining: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Nashville, TN 37210: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person