Service Technician/Machinist

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

We are seeking a Manual Machinist to support our aftermarket repair and upgrade business in our Chicago PRO Services shop located in Chicago, IL. Building on centuries of pump design experience, PRO Services provides an array of services focuses on reducing equipment total cost of ownership and increasing plant output, including condition monitoring, predictive maintenance contracts, field service, engineered upgrades, inventory management, and overhauls for pumps and other rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements, may need assistance.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece 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.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Installs machined 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 7 to 10 years of experience
• Setup and operate a variety of machine tools, such as lathes (manual and CNC), milling machines (manual and CNC), to machine precision components per specifications.
• Applies appropriate machining processes to manufacture parts specified by work orders, blueprints, sketches or charts.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client group.
• Ability to troubleshoot in-depth issues with rotating equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret pump drawings.
• Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems and resolve issues.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and properly describe problems and solutions.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Well-developed planning, organization, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to produce clear, timely, and concise documentation and have well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.
• Proficient in relevant PC skills.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Life insurance protection
• Sickness and accident income protection
• Generous vacation and holiday program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Program that allows you to use tax-free dollars to pay for many health care and dependent care expenses.