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Machinist

Talen Energy
Colstrip, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2027

Starting pay: 58.49/hour

General Job Description (General description of responsibilities)

A Machinist operates equipment such as milling machines, revolving lathes, and drill presses to produce parts and tools for the industry. They must have a thorough knowledge of many kinds of machine tools, including the use of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. The Machinist must have the ability to review blueprints and specifications, and know the sequence of steps to follow in producing the part or tool. A machinist should have the ability to perform any mechanical task assigned, such as those tasks assigned to a Journeyman Mechanic. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and will include other reasonable work expectations as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

1. Have experience and knowledge to use many different kinds of tools, and machine tools.

2. Read and used technical manuals to troubleshoot and overhaul equipment.

3. Know and understand the system and equipment to be able to troubleshoot problems.

4. Read blueprints and drawings to fabricate or repair equipment, tools and/or parts.

5. Use precision tools.

6. Document completed work to maintain accurate equipment history, machined parts/tools.

7. Preventative maintenance. Checking equip., adding/changing oil, greasing with lubricants. Regular attendance and diligent work habits required
8. Cleaning ditches, unplugging pipes and pipefitting.

9. Repairing misc. pumps and equipment. Changing parts, sandblasting, painting and cleaning scrubbers.

10. Repacking pumps, sootblowers, valves and agitators.

11. Operate equipment such as dump trucks, bobcat loaders, hoists and backhoe.

12. Changing parts, sandblasting, painting and general cleanup.

13. Regular attendance and diligent work habits.

Basic Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/GED

2. Minimum 3 years heavy industrial machinist experience; or, Completion of a formal technical education/degree from an accredited program for Machinist or completion of a formal accredited apprenticeship program for Machinist, with at least 6000 hours of on the job training.

License or Certificate Requirements:

Valid Drivers’ License

Passed or be able to pass the PPL Skilled Trades Testing/EEI MASS testing.

Applicants must be able to pass a practical examination to demonstrate skills and proficiency as a machinist (this process could take up to 12 hours to complete).

Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $58

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