Entry Level Machinist
The Company
EME leverages its deep engineering expertise, proprietary software, and product design knowledge to provide full lifecycle solutions for power generators. In particular, the Company uprates, adapts, and repurposes a wide variety of conventional and renewable generators and their auxiliaries, focused primarily on turbo, hydro, pumped storage, and wind. This adaptation and repurposing significantly enhances an asset’s value by improving its ability to support the evolving power grid.
As a well-known enabling partner for many of the largest engineering and service organizations in its markets, EME is trusted by major corporate and utility customers to design, build, install and retrofit their largest generation assets. With a 40 plus year history, EME is recognized as a technical expert for custom design, maintenance and operation of utility scale generators, motors, and auxiliary components. Its management and employees are highly experienced across all business lines and have an average of 10+ years with the company, with a solid track record of developing new engineering talent.
Job Title: Machinist
Reports to: Director, Engineered Products
Primary Work Location: Monroeville, PA
Employee Classification: Full time non-exempt
Core Work Hours: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday
Travel: Required but infrequent, generally less than 5%
Position Summary
We are looking for an entry level Machinist to join our production team. The Machinist is a part of EME’s Engineered Products team and is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in EME’s shop including:
- Operating and maintaining machinery and equipment
- Inspecting and assembling parts
- Troubleshooting and repairing problems
- Working with engineering staff to develop and implement solutions
Key Responsibilities
- Machine components using manual and CNC equipment of various material types.
- Operate large and mid-sized manual lathes, horizontal boring mills, manual milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, and both horizontal and vertical band saws.
- Measure and inspect parts for accuracy utilizing precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers.
- Assemble parts to drawings and/or specifications.
- Material handling such as fork truck operations and basic rigging to load and unload parts.
- Maintain a clean and organized shop facility and tooling.
- Package and/or crate parts for shipment.
Skills and Abilities
- Graduate of a recognized technical school with a degree in machining or a related field.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow engineering drawings and other written work instructions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Able to use a computer for communication with others.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Willing to work overtime and weekends if necessary.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Able to walk, push, pull, reach, grasp, twist, bend, and climb, including at heights of over six feet.
- Capable of standing for length of shift.
- Keen sight, peripheral vision, and hearing.
- Able to wear fall protection.
- Able to wear all types of respiratory protection including half and full-face respirators.
- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
Compensation and Benefits
- The hourly rate for this position is between $20 to $25 per hour.
- EME offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer a great opportunity to learn new skills and grow your career.