Lead Machine Operator

Come Join Our Team as A Machinist

We are seeking a machinist for our growing machine shop. This year will be double last year. The machine shop is part of J&A Industries, a division of Serrmi, LLC. J&A is recognized by major railroads because of the quality and breadth of products we manufacture. We ship products across the US and into Canadian and Mexico.

We’ve purchased additional mills & lathes and need skilled machinists to fulfill increasing customer orders. The ideal candidate should possess at least 3 years machining experience. We will consider all machining experience. Mazak programing experience will set you apart from the field.

J&A can be more than just another job! We’re a third-generation family business and pride ourselves on not being like corporate America. We recognize hard work and are loyal to those who give their all. J&A can be a long-term career!

Benefits Include: 

• Health, dental, vision, and 401-K
• Short-term disability is available
• AFLAC Policies are available
• Paid holidays after 60 days of employment.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employer paid long term disability for the employee

Required Qualifications/Experiences: 

• OSHA10 Safety Certification.
• Other Safety Certifications required for specific tasks and operations.
• Attention to detail and initiative to be self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to listen, follow directions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate difference machines such as CNC and manual lathes and milling machines as well as punch presses and shears.
• 5 years’ experience as a machinist
• Interact in a professional manner with customers, co-workers and other trades.
• Must have extensive working knowledge of current fabrication procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Attend daily safety briefings and always maintain safe working conditions.
• Maintain condition, functionality and always use of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or Vernier calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders or punches.
• Set up, adjust or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories or materials onto machines.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine material requirements or assembly instructions.
• Communicate with supervisors to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
• Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.

Physical Demands: 

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling and/or sitting for long periods of time
• Climbing ladders to reach ceilings and other high objects
• Push/Pull/Lift/Moving 50 pounds repeatedly
• Working in adverse weather conditions