Job Opening: Manual Machinist Primary duties include, but are not limited to; Safely operate various machining tools such as lathes, mills, presses, grinders, saws, drills, boring tools, broaches to repair existing or create replacement parts for mechanical assemblies or to fabricate new parts from drawings and/or specifications. Use measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and bearing bore gauges along with proper techniques to determine correct sizing. Essential Functions: Accurately operates various machining equipment including but not be limited to the following: Vertical and horizontal lathes Milling machines Drill presses Surface grinders/sanders Hydraulic presses Broaching machines Chop Saws Band saws Read blue prints and/or draft drawings Accurately uses measuring devices such as outside micrometers, calipers, inside micrometers, bore gauges, feeler gauges, rules, etc. to read and record sizes of equipment and component parts. Calibrate devices per approved standards, if self-calibration is required. Accurately calculate tolerances and fits based upon measurements made. Perform assigned machining tasks that may include but are not be limited to: Turning shaft or bulk stock Milling key ways Turning and cutting threads Using hydraulic press to remove items from housings, etc. Drilling, grinding, sanding, etc. Qualifications: Ability to work independently or as part of a team as applicable. Requires blue print reading, machining, measurement, data collection, and safety abilities at a career skilled tradesman level. Requires oral and written skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, shop staff, supervisors and managers. Pay based on experience Excellent benefits Health insurance Matching 401k Uniforms Apply in person at 2120 Salt Creek Hwy. Casper, WY 82601' ' Work Remotely • No Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
See More Details >>JOB SUMMARY Shop Machinists repair and salvage construction/mining equipment and parts. Various levels of knowledge and abilities in the Essential Functions listed below are required and will determine job placement. Specific knowledge needed is dependent upon the individual departments within the company. Job placement will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities in accordance with the following guidelines, including prior experience: · Apprentice I: Basic understanding of mechanical tools, service procedures and welding concepts. Experience: One year of previous machining experience or possess a strong mechanical aptitude. · Apprentice II: Possess basic machining skills, including the ability to complete simple jobs and meet spec requirements and demonstrate basic welding skills and perform basic welding procedure. Experience: Certificate from Technical school and/or two years of previous machining experience. · Shop: Competent in all machining tasks and understand the processes, troubleshooting, and basic repair of various Caterpillar equipment. Experience: Extensive machine shop experience. · Master: Expert in all machining tasks and ability to troubleshoot and perform advanced or new procedures. Experience: Minimum ten years of previous machining experience. The level of knowledge and performance expectations for all functions and skills will be outlined in greater detail in the Wyoming Machinery Company Employee Development Program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • A machinist regularly inspects customer's equipment for salvage possibilities by visual inspection, and by the use of testing, diagnostic and measuring equipment to determine problems or malfunction. • Regularly machines/salvages parts on frames, engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, air systems, fuel systems, transmissions and related power train systems. • These repairs must meet or exceed the expectations of the Machine Shop Supervisor and the customer. • Regularly type detailed and accurate service reports stating the nature of the job and what has been done. • Must be able to work rotating shift; to include days, evening and nights. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS · Regularly reviews data from the troubleshooting and inspection process to work up detailed, accurate and cost-effective job estimates. · Regularly reviews data from the troubleshooting and inspection process to work up detailed and accurate parts orders. · Regularly is required to operate mining and construction equipment and machine tools, and give hand signals to mobile crane operators. · Must work with a positive attitude and with a spirit of cooperation. · May be required to work out of town occasionally. · Participate and occasionally lead our daily safety meetings. QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY · Machinists must be able to read and understand English, read and understand parts books, service manuals, electrical and hydraulic schematics and fabrication blueprints following ANSI, SAE, and /or Caterpillar's blueprinting standards. · Must have the ability to hand sketch drawings legibly enough for other machinists to understand and follow. · Ability and dexterity to manipulate two control knobs at a time is required for machine tool operation in a safe and effective manner. · Need to have the basic understanding of the welding process. · Machinists must have the ability to read and comprehend service literature, basic measuring tools and to know and understand basic arithmetic. · Must be able to type meaningful and legible service reports. · Must know and understand the various types of systems on a large number of different kinds of equipment, and must be able to use their ability in a meaningful and productive manner during the course of their daily job assignment. · Machinists must possess, or be able to acquire, the ability to operate machine tools equipped with Computerized Numerical Controls (CNC). · This ability should include a working knowledge of G and M codes, tool compensations and offsets, and axis and part referencing methods. · Computer workstations are an integral part of technical information retrieval; therefore, personal computer (PC) knowledge is of great importance; including the various software programs that are utilized here. · Machinists need to have been exposed to construction and mining equipment thru Technical schools or on the job training as a machinist or machinist's helper at a repair shop, construction company, small contractor or mine. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS · Material and equipment directly used: hand wrenches, hammers, impact tools, torque wrenches, screw drivers, basic and advanced measuring tools, overhead hoists, slings, chains, electrical testing equipment, hydraulic test equipment, tool grinders, lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, lapping equipment, portable boring machines and numerous other specialized testing, adjusting and measuring equipment. Most often, the employee must furnish the majority of the listed tools. In a standard 8 hour shift a worker must: · Walk and/or stand 5-8 hours on a concrete floor in a shop that may be very warm or cold. · Sit 1-3 hours. · 50 lbs. weight lifting restriction. · Use hands for simple grasping, pushing & pulling and fine manipulation. · Use feet frequently in repetitive movement. · Frequently bend, squat and climb. · Have the physical ability to work in any position on a piece of equipment. · Be willing to be exposed to grease, oil and dirt. · Be willing to work overtime as needed. · May be required to have a CDL. · May be required to have current MSHA training.
See More Details >>Equal Opportunity Employer. Are you looking for a career and a company you can feel good about? If you want to take pride in the work you do, be valued for your contributions to the team and have fun with your colleagues, then Austin Engineering is the place for you. At Austin we hire the best of the best! By joining our team, you will work for an industry leader who remains at the forefront of engineering and manufacturing of major mining equipment. Who we are. Austin is proud to work with mining companies, contractors, and OEMs across the world. We design and manufacture customized dump truck bodies, buckets, water tanks, and other ancillary products utilized in the mining industry. Our strategically positioned manufacturing facility in Casper, Wyoming enables us to serve North America as well as utilizing exportation overseas as well. Why work for Austin? • Austin believes in diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of varying perspectives and backgrounds is an integral part of our continued success. • We value our supportive leadership that communicates transparently, listens to employees, and provides essential feedback and guidance as necessary. • Austin acknowledges and rewards our employees’ achievements. • We know our greatest asset is our employees! • Competitive Pay • Paid Holidays • Vacation as well as additional Floating Holidays • Medical – with most of the premiums covered by Austin. • Dental & Vision • Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability • Voluntary Long-Term Disability, and 401K / Roth Plans Summary: Sets up and operates conventional and special purpose machines. Operates computerized numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties. Equal Opportunity Employer. Are you looking for a career and a company you can feel good about? If you want to take pride in the work you do, be valued for your contributions to the team and have fun with your colleagues, then Austin Engineering is the place for you. At Austin we hire the best of the best! By joining our team, you will work for an industry leader who remains at the forefront of engineering and manufacturing of major mining equipment. Who we are. Austin is proud to work with mining companies, contractors, and OEMs across the world. We design and manufacture customized dump truck bodies, buckets, water tanks, and other ancillary products utilized in the mining industry. Our strategically positioned manufacturing facility in Casper, Wyoming enables us to serve North America as well as utilizing exportation overseas as well. Why work for Austin? • Austin believes in diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of varying perspectives and backgrounds is an integral part of our continued success. • We value our supportive leadership that communicates transparently, listens to employees, and provides essential feedback and guidance as necessary. • Austin acknowledges and rewards our employees’ achievements. • We know our greatest asset is our employees! • Competitive Pay • Paid Holidays • Vacation as well as additional Floating Holidays • Medical – with most of the premiums covered by Austin. • Dental & Vision • Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability • Voluntary Long-Term Disability, and 401K / Roth Plans Summary: Sets up and operates conventional and special purpose machines. Operates computerized numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reads blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, sample part, or part to be machined to determine tool offsets, dimensions and tolerances of finished work-piece, tool paths, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Operates computer numerical control machines after the computer program has been developed, written, and entered by the Master Machinist. Measures and marks dimensions, tool offsets and reference points on material or work-piece as guides for subsequent machining. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, drill presses, grinders, and shapers. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut. Climbs onto slanted, irregular, metal surface of assembly and positions portable boring jig on assemblies with overhead crane and cuts bore holes within reference dimensions and specified tolerances. Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. Verifies conformance of finished work-piece to specifications. Fills out move ticket for completed parts. Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly. Confers with Supervisor, Engineering, Production Control, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. Complies with all applicable company policies. Complies with all safety guidelines by correcting hazards, informing Supervisor, or recommending guidance to co-worker(s) to avoid injury or damage to employees or equipment. Complies with quality standards set by Customer and Company by following specifications and instructions at all times. Complies with tool checkout procedures. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years experience in all types of machining, or acceptable equivalent experience and/or training.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Casper, WY typically begins with specialized education and training, such as apprenticeship programs, postsecondary education, or on-the-job training. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with projections indicating steady demand despite limited growth in overall employment. In Casper, WY, machinists can earn an average wage of $1,082 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $80,640 annually. Opportunities for career advancement and higher wages are abundant for those who master the fundamentals, pursue continuing education, and adapt to technological advancements in the industry.
