Machinist Entry Level - 1st Shift

Waltex NKY, LLC, a tooling/fixture maker in Walton, KY, is hiring entry-level machinists.

A machinist is a person that can accurately machine parts to print, using a variety of machines and/or methods, relying on his/her skills, obtained through an accredited trade school or from many years of on-the-job experience.

This is not a button-pusher position. We are looking for machinists and not operators.

The tooling/fixturing Waltex manufactures is for major automobile manufacturers’ welding lines. Waltex designs, machines, and fabricates the equipment, then integrates robotic technology. Machinists at Waltex will machine parts that are components of this tooling.

Applicant must be able to read and understand shop blueprints and metric measuring instruments, and have the desire to increase machining skills. New machinists will start out at manual mills. In addition, they must have the desire to cross-train in other areas of the shop, as in basic welding and assembly.

New machinists must act as a team player and work well with others in their department to accomplish production targets. The company expects them to be detail-oriented and self-motivated to take on any kind of work, and to make suggestions to improve efficiency of any work process.

Overtime will be required during times of increased production, including weekend work. Some travel and working on holidays is also required.

Full benefits are offered after three months of employment. They include health insurance, dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) participation. Overtime, weekend, holiday, and out-of-town work are required. Hourly rate starting around $21.00 to $25.00 per hour based on prior experience. Please call (859) 485-8550 for more information.

* Knowledge sets include: Blue Print Reading, Blueprint Reading, Bridgeport mills, Calipers, Deburring equipment, Deburring tools, Dial indicators, Drilling machines, Edge finders, Grinders, Hex keys, Horizontal mills, Lathes, Machine Shop Equipment, Machine Tools, Punches, Radial drill presses, Ratchets, Screwdrivers, Sharpening stones or tools or kits, Shears, Vertical milling machines.

Job requirements

* Applicants preferred to have at least an Associates/some college/vocational degree or equivalent

* Applicants must be at least 18* Applicant must read shop blueprints

* Applicant must read metric measuring devices (tape measure, ruler)

Job salary and benefits

* Salary range $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly

* Normal working days: weekdays

* 40 hours per week

* Normal work shifts: First (day)

* Overtime and some out-of-town work is required for this position

* The hours for this role are Full-time, Regular

* Leave benefits include Paid holidays, Vacation/paid time off, Sick and Medical

* Retirement benefits include 401K and Profit sharing

* Insurance benefits include Dental and Health, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25