Machinist "A"

Location

Birmingham, AL | United States

Job description

• Is AMERICAN the right fit for you?

  AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) is hiring for positions in our Plant Maintenance Division in Birmingham, AL. We believe in doing things THE RIGHT WAY. That's why our employees earn competitive pay, receive excellent benefits and have opportunities to grow. All this while making products the world needs.

  As a Machinist, you will be responsible for operating metal cutting machine tools to shape parts and products to exact dimensions and perform other Machine Shop duties.

  Machinist Job Duties

• From instructions, must be able to machine the part to the correct: a) Dimensions b) Tolerances c) Straightness d) MicroFinish.
• Performs machine set-up as required to machine piece.
• Machines piece in an efficient manner to meet the requirements of the instructions.
• Uses advanced shop mathematics to determine dimensions and to set machine hand dials.
• Determines speeds, feeds, number and depth of cuts depending on dimensions, tolerances, surface finished, and type material, to machine the piece in the most efficient manner.
• Uses and maintains sufficient hand tools to perform required work.
• Performs daily checks and maintains proper oil levels in machine.
• Use assembly manuals or computer to look up parts or blueprints to be used for proper repair or assembly of machine tools and equipment.
• Tear down, check for defective parts to include dimensional checking of parts and reassemble machine tools or equipment as required.
• Inform supervisor when parts need replacing and retrieve parts from Central Stores or other storage areas.
• Keeps machine clean and orderly.
• Operates floor cranes to load and unload machines as required.
• Provides training and instruction to the Apprentice(s) and to other wage jobs in their work area/department as instructed by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must have two (2) or more years well-rounded machinist experience (i.e. operating lathes, milling, honing, etc.) in a heavy industrial environment OR have successfully completed a trainee or certification program with no years of experience.
2. Must be able to read, write and keep records.
3. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
4. Must be able to perform written and verbal instructions.
5. Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
6. Due to the hazardous nature of the job environment (mobile equipment, overhead cranes, etc.), an acceptable level of vision and hearing is required in order to identify and respond to visual and audible warnings in a safe manner.
7. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, and common fractions and decimal fractions.
8. Must exhibit the ability to use and interpret various measuring instruments such as a tape measure, micrometer, and caliper.
9. Must meet physical requirements for the safe operation of mobile equipment as administered by the Safety Department.
10. Must exhibit a valid state issued driver's license.

Benefits :

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Profit Sharing Bonus Plan (Employee-Owned Company)
• Medical, Dental and Supplemental Vision
• Generous 401k and Savings Plan (company match)
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

EOE/VETS/DISABILITY

DDNP

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