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Senior Machinist/Operator

Southern Pride Distributing, LLC
Alamo, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2027

The senior machinist/operator is primarily responsible for operating the press brakes, laser, mill, lathe and drill press. This position requires a work schedule of Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Requirements:

  • Four year experience on computer numerical control (CNC) machines
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Powered lift truck experience
  • Ability to occasionally lift/push/pull objects that are 50 pounds or heavier
  • Dependability
  • Attention to detail
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Independence
  • Adaptability/flexibility
  • Initiative

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
  • Examine completed work pieces for defects such as chipped edges, burrs, and marred surfaces, and document defective pieces according to types of flaws.
  • Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, part quantities, and dimensions and tolerances.
  • Load work pieces into machines.
  • Set up, operate, or tend machines to shear, punch, bend, turn or straighten metal material.
  • Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
  • Test and adjust machine speeds and actions, according to product specifications, and using gauges and hand tools.
  • Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
  • Clean and lubricate machines.
  • Position, align, and secure work pieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
  • Organize and keep workstation and surrounding work area clean.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits Overview-

Immediately upon hire:

  • 8 paid holidays
  • 60 hours paid sick/personal time per year (prorated)

After 30 days:

  • Company-paid medical, dental & vision (employee only)
  • Optional life, disability, cancer & accident insurance (employee cost)
  • 2 days paid bereavement leave per year

After 60 days:

  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match (age 18 )

After 1 year:

  • 80 hours paid vacation (prorated)

Southern Pride Distributing, LLC is proud to participate in the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program and requires post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22

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