Who is Martin Sprocket & Gear?

Martin is a progressive leader in the Power Transmission and Bulk Material Handling Industry, classified as an essential business. We are proud of our rich heritage dating back to our beginning in 1951 as a family-run organization. Fast forward to today, we have more than 25 locations in North America.

Why is it great to work for us?

As an employer of choice, we offer a stable work environment with equal leadership development and career growth opportunities. We take great pride in our people and believe they are our greatest asset.

• Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental
• Employee Wellness Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401k Profit Trust Plan
• PTO
• Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Company Holidays
• Employee Referral Program

What will you do?

In this role, you will operate manual grinding and wire brush equipment to remove burrs from precision parts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work from process sheets, blueprints, or other written/verbal instructions given by supervisors to perform production tasks.
• Maneuver large, awkward, and heavy parts manually or with a crane.
• Set-up, operate, and tend machines used to process components.
• Install, align, and lock dies, punches, blades or other machine fixtures to assure safe operation of machine.
• Maintain machine and work area in a clean and safe manner.
• Work safely and wear all required PPE for the duration of the shift.
• Check and inspect operation against predetermined tolerances. 
• Work in other areas or departments as assigned.
• Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

What are we looking for?

We're looking for engaged individuals who are adaptable to a changing environment, take pleasure in learning, and enjoy working with others.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of all required measuring equipment which includes calipers, gauges
• Proficient math skills
• Ability to document machining procedures 
• Knowledge of metals, part-holding fixtures, and lathe/mill tooling
• Experience in Okuma, Mazak, and Mori lathe machines preferred
• Simple oral communication skills; ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English and complete simple logs and reports in English
• Physically able to handle heavy items, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components
• Work scheduled hours and comply with the company's timekeeping policy and all other company policies
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled shop environment
• Consistently stand for an entire shift
• Strong knowledge of machining practices and materials is a must, as is general mechanical knowledge
• Willingness to be trained with a desire to learn
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Great work ethic, reliable, positive attitude

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the company’s Scottdale, GA branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of candidates hired.

Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and E-Verify participating employer and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.