Entering the machining trade in State College, PA, often begins with specialized education and training, such as apprenticeships, postsecondary education, or on-the-job training. Apprenticeships, which typically last 4-5 years, combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction, teaching essential skills like CNC programming and blueprint reading. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists employed across the United States, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In State College, PA, machinists can earn wages that exceed $108,000 annually for experienced professionals, reflecting the strong earning potential in this skilled trade.
HRI, Inc., a Colas USA subsidiary, operates primarily in, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Today, HRI, is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, water, sewer, treatment plants, bridges, and paving. HRI also has six asphalt plants. Our company benefits from being part of a much larger organization while still maintaining local control over our activities and preserving close ties to the communities we serve. To learn more about HRI visit www.hriinc.com/. The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. Job Summary HRI, Inc., a leader in heavy civil construction since 1947, has an opening for an experienced and energetic Milling Machine Operator. The position is within our Road/Highway Construction group, where we are a leader in asphalt paving, products, and general heavy civil construction. This includes Laborers, Operators (Roller, Screed, Paver, and other types of equipment), and Foreman. Our operating market includes Central, Southern, Eastern and Western parts of Pennsylvania. The position will report to the supervisor and will be responsible for a variety of duties in and around job site of construction projects. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fast-paced environments. Must have the ability to work with and communicate with cross-functional teams. Main Responsibilities • Complete tasks as directed by supervisor in a timely manner • Maintain and clean work areas • Perform shoveling, raking, and demolition work as required • Able to work and assist others to work in a safe manner within the guidelines of the company's policies • Operate paving equipment and/ or labor • Observe distribution of paving material along Screed and control to eliminate voids at curbs and joints • Keep screed accurately adjusted and maintain material quality • Setup Paver, Screed, and Rollers • Setup Milling Machine, Screed, and Rollers Main Responsibilities (Continued) • Match all paver joints and maintain consistency • Perform several tasks involving strenuous manual labor on roads, highways, and residential and commercial construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for paving • Assist in patching asphalt • Ability to drive and operate equipment under varying working conditions • Other duties may be assigned Education • High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred • Valid drivers license with the ability to maintain a clean driving history Skills • Previous experience and knowledge with asphalt/paving and/or related field preferred • CDL Preferred but not required Physical Requirements • Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines • Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance • Use hands to move and manipulate objects • Communicate (talk and hear) • Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl • Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain • Frequent exposure to loud noise • Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, airborne particles fuel, oil, and other chemicals • Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, Overtime as the need arises • Must follow the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements • Proven track record working safely • Good work ethic, professional, and positive attitude Benefits and Perks • Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options • Prescription Drug Coverage • Dental and Vision Plans • Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options • Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services • Employee Assistance Program • Life and AD&D Insurance • Disability Insurance • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match • Great Starting Rates • Sign on Bonus of $1,000 will be awarded to all hired candidates after 90 days of employment Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: • to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying. • complete any part of the application process. • access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applyi. Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected].
See More Details >>Interested in joining Sensor Networks Inc., a product line of Eddyfi Technologies? Join a world-renowned company that pushes the boundaries of technology to support the essential sectors the world depends on every day. We ensure reliability and security by protecting critical infrastructures and assets globally, thus helping to preserve the planet and save lives. Our values • Innovate with a clear purpose • Prioritize our customers • Ensure reliability and accountability • Stay united to be stronger Joining our team means: • Collaborating with experts dedicated to innovation and excellence in a dynamic environment. • Becoming part of an organization that values commitment, initiative, and collaboration to help achieve common goals. • Joining a rapidly expanding company offering long-term development and success opportunities. • Contributing to meaningful projects that create a lasting impact. The Machinist manufactures quality machined parts from drawings, meeting required tolerances and specifications, and optimizing production quality and efficiency. As Manaul Machinist you will have to • Manually machining and manufacturing quality precision parts (manual lathe and mill) from various materials to specified size and shape, based on Work Order, drawings and specifications provided by Engineering department • Carry out required set-ups and adjustments on machine tools • Machine parts to print – manual Lathe and Mill • Perform dimensional checks before and during production • Operate all equipment and machine tools in a safe and proper manner. • Report any anomalies or situations involving risk to yourself or others concerning equipment and tooling • Keep your work environment and equipment clean • Ensure that the finished product is clean and free of defects. • Hold tolerances per drawings and work orders What makes you an asset to our team • High School Diploma, or equivalent • 1 Year experience minimum • Must have a high level of detail • Self organized person with strong action abilities • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings • Ability to interpret cutting parameters and conditions recommended by tool manufacturers • Ability to analyze technical data • You are rigorous, autonomous and versatile • Quality awareness and adherence to high standard of quality in all work • Ability to work in and team with great communication skills • Safety awareness • Understanding of assembly process and ability to follow all processes and procedures If you have transferable skills, even if you don’t meet all the criteria, feel free to submit your application! Sensor Networks is an integral part of Eddyfi Technologies’ product portfolio. We are a fast-growing international high-tech company offering high-performance non-destructive testing solutions for the inspection of critical components. On a day-to-day basis, we develop, produce and market non-destructive testing devices: sensors, probes, robotic solutions, etc., as well as the necessary operating software. Our instruments have applications in a variety of industries, including oil & gas, aerospace and nuclear. Want to learn more about SNI and our parent company, Previan? Check out this video from our CEO, Martin Thériault: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAI9pgmJk8I At SNI, diversity enriches our culture and drives innovation. We value an inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Joining Previan means being part of a team that celebrates diversity and builds a better future.
See More Details >>APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State College of Engineering is searching for an Experimental Machinist (CNC) to join their team. Duties include: • Working from drawings, prints, rough sketches, verbal instructions, and own design; fabricate and construct a variety of shapes composed of steel, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and other exotic materials • Perform a variety of machining operations to very high tolerances using lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses and other miscellaneous shop equipment, with minimum supervision • Program CNC machines, including both lathe and mills • Use DOS operating system to store programs, use editing programs to change data for CNC Machines • Construct geometry from blue print or CAD input with CAM software to produce CNC programs • Set-up and operate computerized numerically controlled equipment (CNC) using basic programming techniques • Facilitate changes to existing programs through the use of Manual Input (MDI) • Assist and train other Machinists with the programming for CNC machines utilizing personal computers • Perform a variety of metal fusion operations utilizing silver and soft soldering, brazing, arc, inert gas, oxygen-acetylene, and spot welding on typical and exotic metals • Discuss, advise and work closely with faculty, staff and students on the feasibility, design material modification, and construction of experimental equipment and instruments • Assist personnel concerning rebuilding of used apparatus for research and laboratory projects pertaining to job assigned by supervisor • Working from prints and/or verbal instructions, plus own design, layout and perform a variety of carpentry techniques using various hand and power tools, such as radial saws, routers and senders; nail, glue, and screw together; prepare surfaces and apply wood finishes such as paint, stain and/or varnish • Maintain equipment in proper working conditions by cleaning, lubricating and repairing breakdowns • Report equipment deficiencies to supervisor • Working from prints and/or verbal instructions, plus own design, layout and perform a variety of sheet metal fabrications; shear/or saw sheet metal to proper shape; bend sheet metal to shape by hand, power brake rolls or other conventional sheet metal equipment • Oversee student shop including; giving safety orientation, basic machining instructions, inventory of small tools and material, and general maintenance of student shop equipment • Responsible for safety of students working in student shop when scheduled • Working from prints and/or verbal instructions, plus own design, layout and perform a variety of plastic work, such as cutting to proper shapes, bending, molding and gluing • Polish and/or buff plastic surfaces • Operate University vehicle for pick up or delivery of projects or supplies as required • Perform incidental plumbing and electrical work associated with laboratory research work • Perform and assist in a variety of fiberglass work, and construct molds required for this work • Report and document safety violations that would occur during working hours to the Shop Supervisor • Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition; take inventories as required Job Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. 4 to 5 years of effective experience. Work Schedule: 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Days Off: Friday, Saturday, Sunday NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER`S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 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