Journeyman Machinist

Job Description

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Job Title:                     Sr. Machinist (Expert Level)

Department:              Machine Shop

Reports To:                 Supervisor of Department 

FLSA:                           Non-Exempt

Status:                         Full-Time

Shift:                            1st & 2nd shift (4x10 Schedule) (1st 5:00 am - 3:00 PM) (2nd 2:45 PM - 12:45 AM)

Location:                     Pueblo, CO (Reimbursement Relocation Assistance Available)

Remote: On-Site

Pay Range:                  $27.25-$30 Hourly

About Gulftech international

Our companies are the world’s recognized leaders in the engineering, manufacture, lease, sale, and service of industrial equipment and components serving food production and processing companies. Gulftech’s family of companies touches 90% of the world’s fresh produce, nuts, and fish products across 85 countries worldwide. 

About Gulfco manufacturing

Gulfco is a family-owned manufacturing organization with best-in-class operations and a “small company” culture that produces parts, equipment, and industrial solutions for the global food processing and packaging industries.  As a proud member of the Gulftech family of companies, we serve as the turnkey supplier to a diverse portfolio of multi-national contract manufacturers each of which is the leader in their respective markets throughout the world.

Job Summary

Efficiently, effectively, safely, and independently set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and operate a variety of MANUAL MACHINE TOOLS including lathes and mills producing parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions at production rate (very tight tolerancing) This is a low-volume and high mix production environment.

Responsibilities

Must be a subject matter expert in the following functions/activities (perform correctly and without assistance):

• Interpret complicated blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications. 
• Determine the sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.
• Select, mount, and align various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling.
• Make necessary and correct machine adjustments to improper machine functioning or cutting action.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth/angle of cut.
• Accurately monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.
• Use a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Understand materials and applications as required.
• Solve problems relative to the work-holding arrangement, unusual materials, machine setting, tools, product specifications, and fabrication methods for the production process.
• Align and fasten work using standard fixtures and established methods.
• Install and adjust cutting tools consistent with the type and size of material being machined.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation.
• Inspect parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, and comparators. 
• Visually inspect parts for burrs or damage machined surfaces.
• Maintain equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to requirements.
• Implement lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. 
• Effectively apply lean concepts and tools in the work area.
• Observe all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintain a clean and orderly work area. 

Benefits and Compensation 

• Two medical plans (PPO & HSA), dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid time off, Vacation, and eight Holidays 
• Employee assistance program (EAP) 
• 401k 
• Profit sharing 
• Free Life
• Free AD&D
• Free Disability insurance (Shot and Long-Term Disability)
• Tuition Assistance 
• Company cell phone/cell phone stipend 

*Salary information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, location, work experience, education, and key skills. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

*Gulfco Manufacturing is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, race, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation/gender identity), color, religion, national origin, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other non-merit based factor or status protected by federal, state or local law