Industrial Machinist

Position: Industrial Machinist
Location: North Charleston, SC
Duration: Fulltime Permanent
Salary: DOE
Machinists set up and operate manual and CNC machines to confidently produce high-quality components with accuracy and efficiency. Machinists should be familiar with manually controlled machines and benchwork in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment.
Applicant must be a US citizen. Access to DoD facilities is required. 
Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments
Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints and follow instructions
Machine parts out of metal
Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling
Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given task
Operate and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
Use gauges and precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Machining Skills
Familiarity with the use of: Lathes, Milling Machines, Horizontal Boring Mills, Vertical Turning Lathes, Planers, Grinders, Drill Press, Hydraulic Press, Band Saw, and Portable Tools
Turning, Drilling, Tapping, Boring, Honing, Polishing machine processes
Familiarity with 4 & 5 - Axis CNC machining
Basic G-Code & M-Code functionality and understanding
Programming & CAD/CAM experience preferred
Large part machining experience preferred (ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.)
In-place machining experience is desired
Forklift and Crane experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company provided Medical Clinic/Pharmacy access
401K with company match
Paid Time Off
Short Term Disability and basic Life Insurance provided by company
Supplementary Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long Term Disability available
Employee Assistance Programs
Opportunity for yearly bonus, profit sharing, overtime, and night shift differential
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED
1 to 3 years of related experience is preferred.
Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions verbally and written in English. Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner
Ability and willingness to learn
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Ability to read precision measuring tools
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to work independently and as part as a team
Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. at a time when required
While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and use stairs
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
The employee will also be expected to spend time using a computer
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.