Manual Lathe Machinist

We are searching for a Manual Machinist for fabrication of small to medium precision parts. Our facilities are air conditioned and use modern, fully tooled equipment.

Job responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain lathe and milling machines.
• Review drawings, instructions, prints or samples to ensure accurate production.
• Take accurate measurements during the cutting and shaping process.
• Select appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
• Plan proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Monitor production, adjusting speeds and feeds as well as other settings as necessary to boost quality/production.
• Maintain inventory of completed products.
• Sand parts in to achieve very tight tolerances (.000X) and surface finishes (frequently 2-4 RMS).
• Check output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.
• Identify need for and perform machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Must maintain a safe and clean workstation.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

* 5 years previous manual lathe experience required to be considered

*Manual mill experience preferred

We at Scientific Fabrication Service Inc. manufacture and refurbish parts for chemical plants, refineries, plastics production, and other industrial applications. We make alternate source parts for compressors, turbines, reciprocating pumps, and a variety of additional parts for the industrial market.

Scientific Fabrication Service Inc. has grown from its original small family business creation
to its present day corporate facility producing over six times its initial annual production. A 600% rise in production has not caused us to lose sight of the personal touch on which our family business was founded. Our growth is attributed to maintaining excellence in the quality products we produce for our customers. By using our mechanical capabilities we can produce parts and assist in the design of products to be used in solving tough problems. Our outstanding industry reputation and repeat customers validate our emphasis on quality control, customer service, precision products, and research and development.

Scientific Fabrication Service began business in 1986 and with over 40 years of experience we are able to maintain a staff of the best craftsmen in the business and continue to set the industry standard for specialty parts and products to meet the demands that are on the cutting edge of technology.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Manual lathe: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Plaquemine, LA 70764 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35