If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Our Operations team in Cedar Falls, IA, is looking for experienced Machinists to work across the manufacturing processes to produce pumps with attention to safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Jobs are filled on a seniority basis; specific job assignments may vary depending on position availability. Minimum starting pay $22.57 or greater, depending on specific job assignment, plus $1 per hour shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift positions. Wage adjustments every 90 days, and all benefits begin effective after 60 days. First Shift: 6:45 am - 2:45 pm Second Shift: 2:45 pm - 10:45 pm Third Shift: 10:45 pm - 6:45 am PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Set up and operate any/all of the following: Manual Lathe, Manual Mill, NC Lathe, NC Mill, Machine Cells, Fork Truck, Stand Up Truck, hand tools, or other miscellaneous equipment required by the manufacturing process. • Execute operational details from drawings, routing sheets, set up sheets, CNC programs, and standard work instructions. • Check the condition of tooling/performance for best results. • Follow the documented safety guidelines and procedures. • Adhere to quality expectations. • Must be able to work mandatory overtime as needed. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • High School diploma or equivalent required. • Associate Degree or CNC machining (metal products) technical certificate preferred. • Minimum 2 years in industrial manufacturing environment required. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to use gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements. • Ability to read blueprints. • Properly align, secure and remove part fixtures, attachments and materials onto machines. • Check machined parts to print with designated measuring devices such as micrometers, CMM, manual/digital calipers, plug gauges, indicators, or equivalent tools. WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: • Stand for extended periods of time up to 10 hours per day. • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds on a regular basis and up to 70 pounds on a periodic basis. • Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard. • Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person. • Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use. • General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment. • Exposed to any number of elements, but none continuously present to the extent of being disagreeable. • Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status. Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
See More Details >>SUMMARY Sets up and operates all machinery in the machine shop including lathe, mill, drill press, saws, horizontal boring, to perform machining operations such as turning, milling, drilling, boring, cutting, broaching, and reaming metal work pieces. Is competent with 5S and maintains a safe work area. Completes all work in a safe manner with quality and productivity in mind by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES include the following. Performs other duties as required. • Excellent attendance/reliability and willingness to work overtime when necessary, according to the contract guidelines. • Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). • Follows all company safety guidelines and requirements. • Keep the work area clean, work in a safe manner and always comply with plant safety rules and regulations. • Responsible for the quality of parts you produce and responsible for reporting any nonconforming parts to Supervisor immediately. • Maintains a good working relationship with his/her fellow associates and supervisor and keeps his/her supervisor advised of all situations within the work area. • Report any machine, tooling, fixture problems to Supervisor immediately. • Recommend proposals for improving products, processes, systems, productivity and work environment (Continuous Improvement Process). • Responsible for following lockout/tagout procedure. • Participate in required OSHA training and other safety training as required. • Perform set up requirements, locate parts correctly, adjust and operate machines in correct sequence to perform precision machining operations. • Ability to use precision measuring equipment and knowledge of machine programs. Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines. Responsible for making recommendations on required tooling. • Ability to program machines and modify existing programs to meet the requirements of processes. Program and ability to machine tight tolerance parts. Proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, deburring and 100% inspection of quality parts for conformance to specifications. • Studies machining instructions, sample parts, blueprint drawings, process sheet, manuals, specifications, layout on workpiece to determine dimensions, tolerances, machining required, sequence of operation, tooling, feed, and speed rate. • The ability to read blueprint is required. • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments. • Verifies dimensions of machined workpiece using micrometers, telescoping gauges, vernier calipers, and dial indicators. • Lays out reference lines and machining locations on workpiece, according to blueprints. Operates the bench grinder to sharpen tools. • Set up saws as required. Can identify raw materials properly and use appropriate measuring tools when required. • Saw material as required according to specifications using the most efficient means. • Operates manufacturing computer systems in relation to timecard and shop order data entry. Performs daily maintenance and troubleshoots machines to ensure proper performance. • Follows established procedures for accurate inventory control and assists with establishing new procedures. • Performs work within labor standards for job assignments. • Experienced with CNC probing and traditional setup methods preferred. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, written work instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Trigonometry is preferred but not required. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Involves physical activity, which generally requires a moderate amount of exertion on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
See More Details >>Mill Machinist Cedar Falls, IA $18.00-28.00 per hour Our client is seeking a Mill Machinist. This Machinist will operate manual and/or computer-controlled machines to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces. Key Responsibilities: • Enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. • Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, and CNC. • Assembles cutting tools in tool holders and positions tool holders in machine spindles as specified, using hand tools, or inserts cutting tools in specified machine magazines. • Loads and unloads pieces to be machined, using hoists and hand tools to lift and secure on machining table. • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. • Studying blueprints and drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances; • Regulating machines for speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut, etc.; • Using micrometers, calipers, dial gauges, or other measuring devices to verify dimension and alignment; • Deburr parts with grinder, sandpaper, emery cloth, etc. • Follow, assist in the development, and promote the safety and maintenance programs. • Assist other employees, company management, vendors, visitors, and customers when needed. • Commit to PEM CORE Values (GEARS) Go Getter, Excellence, Achievement, Respect, Support POSITION QUALIFICATIONS • Machine setup • Basic computer and time management skills • Shop mathematics • Operation of hand, production, and measurement tools • Blueprint reading • Custodial/housekeeping/organization • Material handling • Quality/testing equipment and processes • Production programming • Preventative/Predictive Maintenance • Production software/documentation
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Cedar Falls, IA, often begins with specialized training, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Cedar Falls, IA, machinists can earn an average of $1,571 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Educational pathways include apprenticeship programs, postsecondary education, and on-the-job training, all of which equip aspiring machinists with the skills needed for a rewarding career in this essential manufacturing field.
