Pioneer engineer and machinery in Pioneer North Carolina plant

2nd Shift Machinist

Kings Mountain, NC.


JOB OVERVIEW

Wage ranges based by shifts

Day Shift = $20.00 to $27.00
2nd Shift = $26.00 to $30.00
Weekend Shift = $28.00 to $32.00

We are expanding and looking to add a Machinist to our team!

Day Shift = Tues.-Fri., 10-hour shifts
2nd Shift = Mon.-Thurs., 10-hour shifts
Weekend Shift = Fri. 10-hours, Sat-Sun 10-hours, Mon. 10-hours

The Machinist is responsible for machining operations required to manufacture and repair (re-manufacture) fluid film bearings, seals, and “contract machining” in a designated department in Pioneer Motor Bearing Company’s facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manufacture and inspect detailed parts and tools from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and verbal instructions using a variety of machining tools and equipment ( mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, jig bores, and other machining equipment)
  • Ability to use mathematical and geometrical calculations.
  • Determine how to set up machines based on instructions received and perform minor equipment repairs.
  • Responsible for keeping the work area clean and free from safety hazards and maintaining acceptable quality and efficiency levels.
  • Must be able to utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., vernier calipers, micrometers, surface gauges, dial indicators) to maintain dimensional accuracy and specified tolerances during machining operations

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Technical degree from a trade school or community college; or 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and company, customer, and governmental specifications and regulations.
  • Familiar with Okuma, Hyundai, Bullard VTL, Fanuc, and other machine tools
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and co-workers.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Knowledge of basic manufacturing and machining operations relevant to a company manufacturing and repairing fluid film bearings.
  • General knowledge of machining processes (including cutting fluids, surface finishes and tolerances, turning, drilling, milling, and abrasive processes.)
  • General familiarity with materials (steels, nonferrous metals, and alloys).
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical drawings.
  • Military Experience a Plus

BENEFITS

We offer very competitive pay, depending on experience, health, dental, and vision benefits, vacations, paid holidays, and a 401K package. We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

You should be proficient in:

  • Manual Machining Skills
  • Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Meets Physical Requirements
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Shop Math Skills

Machines & technologies you’ll use:

  • Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport)
  • Calipers and Micrometers
  • Manual Grinder
  • Manual Lathe
  • Boring Mill
  • Vertical Lathe
  • OD/ID Grinding Machine
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