Machinist

Position Title: Machinist
Department: Systems Manufacturing 
Reports to: Manufacturing Manager

Position Summary 

Responsible for the machining and fitting of parts and assemblies according to blueprints, written or verbal specifications with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities 

1. Efficiently produce parts by setting up and operating machine shop equipment.
2. Make fixtures and tooling as needed to complete jobs.
3. Complete alignment and quality checks using basic measuring devices.
4. Recommend design improvements and process changes with limited supervision.
5. Responsible for machine maintenance.
6. Assist and train other staff personnel in machining and other tasks related to machining.
7. Complete special projects as required.
8. Honeycomb assembly

Hiring Qualifications

• Technical school graduate in related field or equivalent training
• Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions required.
• Math and mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in the use of standard machinist tools and measuring instruments.
• Familiar with working properties of metals.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 50 lb.
• Occasionally 3-4 hours at a time of standing or sitting, also bending, crouching, overhead reaching and stooping for lesser periods.
• Intermittent exposures to safe levels of cleaning solutions, acetone, epoxies, solvents, alcohols and lead (solder smoke).
• Ability to work with small parts.
• Good eye sight and good hand dexterity.

All Preco, Inc. employees are empowered to stop production and notify their supervisor/manager if an unsafe act or product quality concern is occurring.  Also, each member of the Preco – Somerset team is responsible for identifying continuous improvement opportunities and participating in problem-solving teams as necessary.

To Apply 

Send resume to: hr@precoinc.com
This position is located in Somerset, WI