Manual Machinist

About the company...

Part of the DB Piping Group, Formweld Fitting Inc. is a customer-focused company which fabricates the highest quality made-to-order stainless steel and specialty alloy pipe fittings. We are ISO certified with an established quality program. Our team works tirelessly to improve processes, the working environment, and quality offerings at market-driven pricing and timing.

About the employment opportunity...

We're looking to fill one to two (1-2) full-time, 40+ hour a week positions for a direct-hire Non-CNC, Manual Machinist / Machine Operator.

Experience Required:

- Minimum of 3 Year(s) with MANUAL/ANALOG boring mills and lathes - CNC experience does not translate to our machines, which are 1970s and older with no digital readouts.

Pay Range:

- $23.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on experience

Expected Weekly Hours:

- Minimum 40 hours per week with occasional possibility of overtime (as needed and at the discretion of production managers)

- Days of Operation: Monday to Friday - Overtime can extend to Saturdays

- Daily Shift: 06:00AM to 02:30PM

Overtime Opportunities: Possibility of overtime as needed and at the discretion of production manager

Responsibilities (not limited to one department):

- Select, set up and prepare machines, equipment, and dies to start a production (calibration, cleaning etc.), control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed) or adjust sizing dies/rings, feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines, et cetera

- Utilize precise formulae and mathematics to measure, inspect, and adjust throughout process for each product and process

- Test operation of machines and equipment periodically and perform regular maintenance, informing management of issues not resolved, problematic for production quality, and/or hazardous

- Fix issues that might occur during the shift and ensuring a relatively "clean" working area

- Check output to spot any machine- or operator-related mistakes or flaws

- Maintain activity logs, perform initial and final inspection of work between moving departments with precision tools, work order updating, et cetera

- Move and store deliveries of materials to relevant department

- Manually cut, trim, and shape fabricated metal parts with hydraulic presses, boring mills, lathes, torches, grinders, and sledgehammer work.

- Prepare and protect products for shipping through acid dipping, sandblasting, grinding, etching, wrapping in cardboard and plastic, banding, and pallet-building.

- Move products and materials between departments using forklifts (training provide - this portion comprises less than 5% of daily duties)

- Ensure a safe work environment through general maintenance of facility and adherence to safety signage and training

- Assist in other departments as needed

Skills

- Read, write, and speak English - all documentation, training, and communication is in English

- Proven experience as a machine operator or machinist – Please note that much of our equipment is more analog, circa 1970 in manufacture; we do not use CNC machines.

- Knowledge of diverse analog, high-speed machinery – particularly boring mills and such lathes

- Advanced understanding and comfortability with measurement tools such as caliper, micrometer, tape measure, et cetera

- Ability to read orders and interpret written instructions in procedures, on work orders, and logs

- Ability to troubleshoot annotations and understand schematic

- Understanding of production procedures

- Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)

- Analytical skills

- Attention to detail

- Teamwork and communication skills

- Dedication to being on-time and present

- Physical stamina and strength - Minimum Lift Weight: 50lbs; capable of swinging a sledgehammer or holding up a grinder continuously (~20lbs)

- Physical stamina and strength - Able to weather higher temperatures: the shop will be quite hot during the warmer months, over 110°F (our shop is not air conditioned, but does have some air flow during operating hours)

- First-aid training/certification - a plus

Apply ON-LINE on Indeed to submit your application and resume. If management decides to bring a candidate in for an interview, we will contact them to set up an interview - please do NOT call to schedule.

If you have any questions, please call our office at (850) 626-4888 (office hours at 8AM to 4PM) - we ask that all interested applicants apply on Indeed for our records and access to resumes and pre-screening questions.

All interviews MUST be scheduled with AND confirmed by the office administrator before arrival. Interview hours will be between 9AM and 2PM. Interviews will be held on-site at 8118 Progress Drive, Milton FL 32583.

Candidates MUST be willing to undergo a background check, have a VALID driver's license, and be able to reliably commute.

Thank you for your interest.

Regards,

Maura K.

FWF Office Administrator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

- Are you currently employed?

- Do you have experience running a horizontal boring mill?

- Do you have your own motor vehicle and hold a valid (non-suspended) driver's license?

Experience:

- manual machining: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person