IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, a proud 122-year-old American-owned electric motor and generator manufacturer, is seeking a skilled Machinist to join our precision manufacturing team in Mansfield, Ohio. In an exciting time of growth for American manufacturing and electrification, we're expanding our machining operations and looking for experienced craftspeople who take pride in their precision work and share our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. As a Machinist reporting to the Machining/Welding Supervisor, you'll play a hands-on role in creating the critical components that power IDEAL's specialty electric machines. We're looking for someone who consistently delivers quality work, values teamwork, and takes pride in the precision and craftsmanship that goes into every part. Whether you're a seasoned machinist or someone with strong mechanical skills and machining experience, this is your opportunity to work with a company that values skilled trades and American manufacturing. At IDEAL, we believe in doing things right, getting better every day, and building products that power the world's most critical applications. Join us and help build the American IDEAL. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Set up and operate all machines and/or equipment utilized in the Machining Department, including CNC and manual mills and lathes, manual, horizontal, and vertical machining centers • Work from instructions, shop orders, drawings, charts, tables, and specifications • Perform precision layouts and machine a variety of parts, castings, forgings, fabrications, assemblies, and sub-assemblies • Perform work to meet required tolerances and finish specifications using precision plug and instrument gages • May layout and punch the required layout templates • Perform manual operations as required, such as deburring, breaking edges, etc. • May be required to install rings, dams, baffles, by shrinking, setting, upsetting, or other subassembly operations necessary for subsequent machining • May stress-relieve parts being processed through the Machine Department • Balance, install, and dress prescribed grinding wheels. Clean coolant filters. • Set up proper tooling to construct a variety of bearings using rough and pre-machined castings and babbitt • Obtain and set up proper tooling for bearing construction • Maintain and operate all furnaces, crucibles, and equipment • Join split bearings, seals, oil, or collector rings by bolting, pressing, or sweating • Develop final shaft and/or rotor footprints while parts are being processed • Measure work pieces for quality assurance and accuracy of machine operation using gauges, micrometers, or other measuring devices • Obtain the parts and supplies necessary for completing the assigned work DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES • High School diploma or equivalent • Minimum of 3 years’ experience setting up and operating CNC machines, including manual machines • Verifiable, relevant training received from an accredited training program is preferred • Experience setting tool offsets • Programming experience is a big plus • Working knowledge of machine shop equipment and tools including portable power tools, hand tools, heating torch, powered hoist, precision gages, measuring instruments, layout surface table and layout tools and equipment, clamps, forms, belt sander, abrasive cutoff, vibrator, banding equipment, and any type of machine or equipment used in the machining department • Ability to understand G-codes and M-codes • Comprehension of and ability to perform work according to blueprints, drawings, and work orders • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment • Ability to collaborate with employees across all levels of the organization and vendor representatives • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS • Daily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40-hour minimum • Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights • This position generally operates in the manufacturing areas of the facility • This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, copiers/printers, and phones PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee: • is regularly required to talk, hear, read, and write and/or type • is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, crouch, crawl, kneel, and balance • will be required to ascend and work from ladders, platforms, scaffolding, and stairs, and to lift and/or move weights of up to 50 pounds unassisted with regularity • is occasionally required to climb heights of up to 20 feet • must be able to exhibit specific vision abilities required by this job, which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus REQUIREMENTS & DISCLOSURES • Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. • This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. • The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. • We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status. • IDEAL is a drug-free workplace. BENEFITS • Competitive wage $21.50 - $26.00 based on skill and experience • Comprehensive benefits package: • Life insurance • Group health insurance, including Health Savings Account option • Dental & vision insurance • Retirement plan with employer contribution • Paid time off • Ten paid holidays/year rAzbPCnpcl
See More Details >>Job Overview We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist/Programmer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience in operating CNC machinery. This role involves precision machining and fabrication of components according to detailed specifications and blueprints. The CNC Machinist will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of our products while adhering to safety standards. Responsibilities • Surfcam experience ideal but not required. Will consider other programming experience and will train if needed. • Set up and operate CNC milling machines to produce high-quality parts. • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine machining operations. • Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure product accuracy. • Perform routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the machining process. • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve processes and enhance product quality. • Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols. Skills • Proficient in using CNC machinery, including Trump controls ideal but not required • Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to fabricate parts as needed. • Excellent blueprint reading skills for interpreting technical drawings. • Familiarity with precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers. • Basic math skills for calculations related to machining processes. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. • Attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work. Join our team as a CNC Machinist where your skills will contribute significantly to our manufacturing success! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $33.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Interested in an opportunity to join a leader in the pump industry? The Gorman-Rupp Company, headquartered in Mansfield, Ohio, has been designing, manufacturing, and selling pumps and pumping systems for use in water, wastewater, construction, industrial, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, and other liquid-handling applications for over 90 years. 3rd Shift CNC Lathe Operator Are you interested in an opportunity to join a leader in the pump industry? The Gorman-Rupp Company, headquartered in Mansfield, Ohio, has been designing, manufacturing, and selling pumps and pumping systems for use in water, wastewater, construction, industrial, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, and other liquid-handling applications for over 90 years. This 3rd shift position will perform duties to make a variety of setups, operate and maintain single spindle, computer programmed turret lathe to perform all types of rough and finish continuous path or point to point machining operation, where work is rotating, on a variety of parts of different materials used in the manufacture of centrifugal pumps. Essential Functions and Basic Duties Assumes responsibility for the correct and timely completion of production functions through the operation of lathes. • Operates production machinery to complete assigned tasks. Sets up lathes with data provided by the Company. • Sets up all production machinery and equipment. • Inspects parts visually and uses measuring tools to ensure compliance to specifications and drawings. Documents results as required. • Performs re-inspections and re-work as requested. • Maintains machinery including cleaning and making necessary adjustments. Informs management of any significant problems with machinery. • Work from program instructions and blueprints process set up sheet. Use a variety of precision measuring equipment during machine, tool and fixture set-up and adjustments. • Position, align and secure fixtures in chuck or to a faceplate on set-up and operational sketch. • Observe control panel indications, number display lights. Use air or coolant hose to remove chips from completed parts. • Work simultaneous on multiple machines. Assumes responsibility for completing production functions in accordance with Company policies and procedures. • Follows established production procedures and instructions. • Meets quality and safety standards. • Meets deadlines. • Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained. • Assemble and preset tools with aid of special fixture or optical tool setter equipment to predetermined dimensions, install preset tools, individual tools to tool posts and turrets. • Input program into memory of control system. Operate machine to verify program. • Observe control panel indications, number display lights. Use air or coolant hose to remove chips from completed parts. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining good communications, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and with management. • Assists and supports production personnel as needed. • Keeps supervisor informed of area activities and of any significant concerns. Identifies problems and provides suggestions. • Attends meetings as required. • Obtain program from Programmer or D-Log storage located at machine. Read process sheet, obtain tooling and fixtures, and determine set-up, work sequence and dimensional sizes. • Work cooperatively with Programmer, and Manufacturing Engineer to prove out new program and tooling. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned. • Completes special projects as assigned. • Completes reports and documents accurately and timely as required. Education/Certification High school graduate or equivalent. Experience Required At least one year of experience in operating manufacturing equipment. Required Knowledge Understanding of basic principles of machine operation. Understanding of production standards and procedures. Skills/Abilities Quality orientation and attentive to detail. Good manual dexterity. Cooperative and willing to assist others. Ability to closely follow written and verbal instructions. Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position Medium work; exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly. Working Conditions Typical manufacturing working environment. Testing Job Specific Written Test Drug Screen, Background Check & Physical Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Mansfield, OH typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that last about four to five years, combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Mansfield, OH, machinists earn an average of $1,027 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $80,640 annually. Apprenticeships in the region offer a pathway to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, supported by educational institutions and professional organizations such as the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
