Description
Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Machinist to join our fast paced, customer oriented team. The successful candidate will exemplify and promote Novaspect Identity throughout the team while having advanced machining experience and excellent mechanical skills.
Machinist Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to troubleshoot and correct machining issues
- Program, edit and operate CNC (computer numeric control) M/G code machine tools
- Design and fabricate custom tooling and fixtures
- Ability to use 2D AutoCAD and create and edit drawings
- Advanced knowledge in the setup and operations of Engine & Vertical Lathes and Milling Machines
- Ability to machine parts to precise dimensions and finish per drawings
- Understanding of Basic Metallurgy
- Understanding of material combinations related to wear and galling
- Understanding of Heat Treating
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
- Apply advanced math skills to
- Verify measurements
- Calculate dimensions
- Verify tolerances
- Knowledge and proper selection of
- Tooling
- Cutting speed
- Feed rates
- Performs service requests as assigned under the supervision of the Shop Manager and Lead Technicians
- Drive vehicle to and from job sites
- Maintain a clean work environment
- Follow all safety guidelines
Requirements
Machinist Education and/or Experience
- Valve, pump or actuator experience preferred
- Welding ability is a plus
- Must have mechanical aptitude
- Good verbal & written communication skills
- Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion
- Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities
- Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance
- Must be willing to learn and improve skill level for future advancement
- Overnight travel required
Machinist Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools
- Ability to work with hand tools
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees
- Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day
- Ability to work in a loud industrial environment
- Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts
- Ability to climb stairs (up to 20 flights per day)
- Ability to climb a 20 ft. ladder
- Ability to work with up to 480 volts
- Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours in a day
- Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical
- Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours
Machinist Pay:
- Hourly Rate: $25-$32
- Overtime Eligible
Machinist Location: Mosinee, WI
Machinist Benefits: Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award in 2020, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:
- Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and personal time off
- 401K with 6% company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Excellent health & wellness benefits
- Student debt & tuition reimbursement
- Novaspect is a 2024 Great Place to Work® Certified company
Who We Are:
Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.