Job Description

Job Description

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

What is a Machinist?

A specialist with automotive machine experience.  Qualified candidates should have a complete understanding of internal engine components and all the machine work associated with rebuilding and repairing engine blocks. 

Primary Responsibilities

Capability to run machine tools lathes, milling machines, etcBeing comfortable with precision measurements in both standard and metric measurementsHave a complete understanding on the internal components of engines and engine repair Operation of a forklift and engine hoists Being comfortable with the following: boring blocks, sleeving blocks, line bore, deck blocks, cylinder hone, magnaflux check, re-bush connecting rods, hang pistons, install cam bearings, bead blast, as well as being able to press wheel bearings and grind flywheels. 

 Secondary Responsibilities

Capability to determine and articulate which parts are needed for engines Capability to talk and recommend to customers a course of action for the job they are having done

Physical Demands

Being able to lift up to 75 pounds Being in a loud environment Working with heavy machinery 

Success Factors

Read and write work orders Good communication skillsFamiliarity with forestry and marine engines

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Machinist

Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and managementRead and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manualsUse basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Prior Experience that Sets a Salesperson up for Success 

2+ years of automotive machine experience

 Physical Demands 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee is required to be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing such tasks as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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