Entering the machining trade in Florence, AL typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeships or postsecondary programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. Apprenticeships last about 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 Florence, AL, machinists can earn an average of $1,854 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Educational pathways include apprenticeship programs, community colleges, and technical schools, providing aspiring machinists with the skills and credentials needed for a career with strong earning potential.
Education and Work Experience: Experience in manual machining, using end-mill and lathe Experience in equipment installation and allignment Experience with GTAW and FCAW welding processes Experience with steel fabrication and fitting Required Skills: • Must be familiar with machinist tools, equipment and how to properly use them. • Must be precise, efficient and able to pay close attention to details while machining, laying out and cutting parts. • The ability to follow written and verbal directions • Must be self-motivated • Ability to maintain a clean work environment • Respect and adhere to all legal confidentiality agreements with Applied Chemical Technology and associated clients. • Ability to maintain an effective, courteous, and tactful relationship with other employees and clients. • Must be willing to travel when needed • Willingness to be trained at other shop responsibilities. • Must have a valid driver’s license. • Must be familiar with machinist tools, equipment and how to properly use them. • Operate machine tools, including end mills, vertical and horizontal lathes and other power tools • Ability to assemble and align purchased and fabricated mechanical components and equipment including motors, shafts, and bearings • Familiar with machinist hand tools, including dial indicators, calipers, and other hand tools Job Duties: Will include, but not be limited to the following: • Machine parts • Layout, rough cut materials using saw, torch, etc. • Fabricate flanges, layout holes • Rough polish material • Clean machine shop area • Train to use other shop equipment (weld – mig etc…) • Physical Demands: As necessary to carry out essential duties and responsibilities, requiring: • As necessary to carry out essential duties and responsibilities requiring lifting and /or handling sheets of metal, • pipes and equipment of 70lbs. • Requires some reaching overhead, stooping, kneeling, walking, hearing, reading, and seeing. • Must be able to coordinate the use of both hands to perform tasks. • Must be able to work in heat. • Must be able to drive vehicles and other equipment such as lift trucks. Hours: 40 hrs/week; must be able to work on short notice and work extra hours, including weekends, if needed Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, 401k, annual leave and other available ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer E-mail resume to: [email protected] Apply Online
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