Description

Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Machinist to join our fast paced, customer oriented team. The successful candidate will have advanced machining experience and excellent mechanical skills.

Machinist Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to troubleshoot and correct machining issues
• Program, edit and operate CNC (computer numeric control) M/G code machine tools
• Design and fabricate custom tooling and fixtures
• Ability to use 2D AutoCAD 
• Create and edit drawings
• Advanced setup and operation
• Engine & Vertical Lathes 
• Milling Machines
• Ability to machine parts to precise dimensions and finish per drawings
• Understanding of Basic Metallurgy 
• Understanding of material combinations related to wear and galling
• Understanding of Heat Treating 
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
• Apply advanced math skills to
• Verify measurements
• Calculate dimensions 
• Verify tolerances 
• Knowledge and proper selection of
• Tooling
• Cutting speed
• Feed rates 
• Performs service requests as assigned under the supervision of the Shop Manager and Lead Technicians.
• Drive vehicle to and from job sites.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Follow all safety guidelines.

Requirements

Machinist Education and/or Experience

• Valve, pump or actuator experience preferred.
• Welding ability is a plus.

Machinist Pay: 

• Cash compensation potential: $25-$32/hr (Overtime Elgible)

Machinist Benefits:

Below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and personal time off
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Novaspect is a 2024 Great Place to Work® Certified company

Additional Requirements

• Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Good verbal & written communication skills 
• Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion.
• Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance.
• Must be willing to learn and improve skill level for future advancement.
• Overnight travel required.