What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at MS Companies?
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Job Summary
A leading industrial manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Machinist to support maintenance and production operations at its Nashville, TN facility. This role will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and fabricating components for industrial equipment while supporting both preventive and emergency maintenance activities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on mechanical professional with strong machining skills and experience working with industrial equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled candidate looking to join a stable manufacturing environment where they can utilize their machining expertise, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and contribute directly to equipment reliability and plant performance.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance, machining, or a related mechanical field
- Strong hands-on mechanical and troubleshooting skills
- Experience operating and working with machine shop equipment such as lathes, mills, drill presses, and surface grinders
- Ability to read and follow mechanical prints, work instructions, and technical documentation
- Experience using precision measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators
- Ability to work safely and independently while following EHS policies and procedures
- Must be willing to complete required training and obtain certifications to operate PIV equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and aerial lifts
- Associate degree or technical education in Machining, Industrial Maintenance, or a related discipline
- 3 years of industrial maintenance or machining experience
- Experience with welding, metal hardening furnaces, and related industrial equipment
- Experience refurbishing, repairing, or duplicating mechanical parts
- Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles and industrial equipment
- Experience performing root cause analysis and developing corrective actions
- Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
- Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Perform scheduled, emergency, and preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot issues to restore operations safely and efficiently
- Diagnose mechanical problems, complete repairs, and identify root causes to prevent recurring failures
- Operate lathes, mills, drill presses, surface grinders, welders, and other machine shop equipment
- Fabricate, refurbish, or duplicate mechanical parts as needed to support equipment repairs
- Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other inspection tools
- Communicate findings and recommended corrective actions to the Maintenance Supervisor
- Complete general maintenance duties, training, and other assignments as directed
Physical expectations and working conditions associated with the job may include: standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and sitting for extended periods; lifting and moving materials and equipment; and working around industrial machinery, tools, noise, heat, and other manufacturing conditions. Employees must be able to safely operate or become certified to operate equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and aerial lifts. Proper PPE and compliance with all EHS policies and procedures are required.
Company Benefits & Culture
The company offers a hands-on manufacturing environment where skilled trades professionals have the opportunity to work with a wide range of industrial equipment, expand their technical capabilities, and contribute directly to plant reliability and production performance.
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Stable industrial manufacturing environment
- Opportunities for technical training and professional development
- Exposure to a variety of machining, maintenance, and fabrication equipment
- Safety-focused workplace culture
- Fixed 2-3-2 shift schedule for improved schedule consistency
- A & B Nights: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- C & D Days: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Schedule: Fixed 2-3-2 rotation
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