Description

Title:

Field Machinist

Location:

GEO Field Service – St. Gabriel, LA.

Job Classification:

Full-time, Non Exempt

Compensation Range:

Depends on Experience

Position Overview:

GEO Field Service is seeking a skilled and experienced Field Machinist to join our Field Service team. As a Machinist, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining various portable machining equipment. Your expertise will contribute to the precision and quality of our products, ensuring smooth operation and performance used in various industries. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality work. 

Responsibilities: (Including but not limited to)

• Client interaction and communication
• Review of client job scope
• Set up and operate a wide variety of portable machine tools to perform on-site machine work and repairs on location at client work sites
• Execute field machining operations in accordance with the approved site and company procedures
• Compliance with all safety procedures and job documentation
• Accountability of job equipment and tooling before arriving at the job site
• Achieve or exceed client quality expectations
• Accomplish or exceed client production expectations
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean work area.
• Work well with other team members and supervisors
• Lead and train less skilled technicians 

Requirements

Requirements: (Including but not limited to)

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational technical training in machining or a related field preferred

Minimum of 3-5 years experience operating various portable machining equipment

Excellent communication, coordination, and mechanical skills

Strong attention to safety, detail, and accuracy

Performs all duties as assigned and adheres to GEO’s Core Values

Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and fixtures

Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and schematics

Ability to use various precision measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges

Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds

Must be able to walk, climb, stand, sit, bend, squat, kneel, stoop, crawl, etc.

Working with, in or around exposures to high noises, chemicals, vibrations, hot/humid, cold conditions, and other outside weather conditions

 Days and hours of work are 07:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday when you are in the shop

When working onsite, you may be required to work 12 hour shifts for 7-day work weeks for multiple weeks at a time

Working overtime as needed

0 – 20% travel possible when working onsite

Frequent overnight travel is also expected

Must have a valid TWIC, Driver's License or State issued photo ID

Successful completion and passing of fit-for-duty physicals, background checks, and drug & alcohol testing programs

GEO provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws