Job Purpose This position is responsible for producing steel products for weldments. Essential Functions: • Operates vertical and horizontal CNC machines to include a boring mill. • Use of CNC Programming- G Code, Conversational, and Mastercam • Successfully sets up parts and tools to start machine setup. • Uses different measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, dial bore gauge, etc. • Safe operation of heavy equipment including overhead hoists and lift assist equipment. • Actively participate in safety programs to promote the goal of zero incidents and injuries. • Maintains all aspects of workplace organization. • Provides clear and consistent communication on all activities to appropriate individuals. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications Guidelines Experience/Training/Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years’ related experience. Desired: 1-2 year vocational technology diploma/ certificate and/ or 2+ years’ experience working in a machine shop. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and work rules/ procedures. • Knowledge and understanding of applicable operating procedures and material flow. • Basic math knowledge (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions). • Ability to read blueprints and decipher machine notes/ symbols. Physical and Environmental Elements: This is a production classification and employees work in a factory or warehouse environment with exposure to noise and machinery. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/ cold, wet/humid, and dry/ arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. May be requested to work overtime and weekends. Special Requirements/Certification: None. Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.
See More Details >>Excel Boat Company is seeking a CNC Router Operator for its Union City, TN, plant. We are the national premier boat-building company for the recreation industry. Our boats are built tough, and our fit and finish are first-class. Our specialty is bay, bass, walleye, salmon, duck hunting, and crappie fishing boats. We are growing rapidly and are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and growth-minded individuals who will be excited to work in a team environment and build the best boats in the industry. We take great pride in what we do and look to hire those who share this same commitment. Router table operators/helpers cut machine parts from raw aluminum material that are programmed via the engineering department. Router table operators are responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining their machines. Job Duties and Responsibilities Operate router tables and cut boats to meet variable production goals. Program routers by accessing the proper programs. Initiate startup sequences, set plate heights and max depths, and set proper “homes” on machines. Know how to read calipers for measuring plate thickness and use a tape measure frequently. Work with the engineering department when troubleshooting issues with machines and/or nesting/parts programs. Operate shear. Certified in forklift and crane operation. Assist in offloading trucks when metal deliveries occur. Clear parts off router tables and organize them on racks appropriately. Assist in hull bending operations. Keep the department clean and organized. Use overhead crane for material handling onto routers. Perform tool changing operations on tables and maintenance on machines. Understand basic functions of a computer (windows OS). Able to cut all boat models unsupervised. Know all table planing procedures and MDF board swaps, all hull cutting procedures, and all basic functions of router tables. Troubleshoot tables when something goes wrong. Do tool cleaning and tool changing procedures. Attention to detail on material size, and thickness. Work under stress without messing up in a fast paced, repetitive environment. Able to lift heavy parts off of tables and while bending hulls, including press brake tooling. Read work orders to cut correct nests for each boat. Load and unload parts carts and push them around the factory. Prioritize all machine downtime and order of cutting nests to maximize production. Required Skills Exhibit trustworthiness and honesty. Read a tape measure, understand fractions, simple math-addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Capable of using hand tools and power tools. Maintain connection and communication among other employees and management. Conceptual skills, process improvement, verbal communication, functional and technical skills, controls and instrumentation, supply management, tooling coordination, inventory control, attention to detail and judgment. Recognize acceptable and unacceptable product quality, personal behavior, and productivity and are capable of carrying out step by step instructions. Lead by example; build a team that can rely on each other and can function if the supervisor is not there. Train each employee in your department to do their job if you are not there. Be competitive with the rest of the factory and consistently outperform your previous day's results. Be a role model for others: have a positive attitude, keep your area and tools clean and organized, encourage your team. Preferred Qualifications Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a fast-paced industrial environment. Capable of standing all day, no sitting down on job; repetitive use of hands and arms. Ability to walk, climb, balance, twist, turn, grasp, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May need to work intermittently from a ladder. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently. When bending hulls need to be able to lift or move upward of 75 pounds, or collectively 250 pounds. Capable of lifting 50-75 pounds over the shoulder and outward frequently. Ability to work in a cold and hot work environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Great socialization and communication with management, other department leads, and coworkers. High school or GED graduate preferred. CNC router, plasma, laser, press brakes (or other brake) operator experience preferred. General machine shop experience is preferred. Fabrication experience is preferred. Forklift/crane experience is preferred.
See More Details >>Job Title: Machine Operator 1 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Operations Reports to: Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE: Machine Operator 1 (MO1) is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. This position can operate Loram’s on track MOW equipment and/or on track vehicles with supervision in both operating and travel modes. In this role you may be assigned to various types of equipment platforms dependent on business needs and demands. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Safety Focused • Ability to lead a comprehensive and appropriate job briefing during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks. • Consistently follows safe work processes, procedures and rules • Understands on track safety and can explain specifics when asked • Able to locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge • Conducts machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards and communicates conditions to the operator or supervisor and performs common repairs as instructed. Provides accurate feedback that allows machine leadership to make maintenance decisions • Accurately records and reports common parts used to supervisor, including floor stock • Performs maintenance and repairs according to set schedules and policies • Accurately describes gauge and HMI functions as they relate to machine operation • Demonstrates the ability to document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting as necessary BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES: • Safety Awareness • Values Based • Learning on the Fly • Action Oriented • Listening • Personal Learning REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Internal: 3+ Months Experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; Some assignments require Excavator experience. Meet all relevant or applicable pre-qualifications as noted in the general description for this role and Loram’s career development matrix. External: 2+ Years Demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations. 2+ Years Demonstrated ability to learn communicate verbally and in writing and learn best practices Licenses/Certifications: Maintain Railroad Certifications, CPR/First Aid, valid Driver’s License WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • 100% travel, including international, using any method of transportation. • Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning. • Excellent communication skills used within any social context. • Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell. • Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception. • Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment. BENEFITS: Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization. COMPENSATION: Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation. Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 - $21.00 Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Rev: May 2025
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Union City, TN typically begins with specialized education and training, such as apprenticeship programs or postsecondary education, which combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These programs, which last about four to five years, equip individuals with essential skills like CNC programming and blueprint reading. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of around $50,840. In Union City, TN, machinists can expect to earn wages averaging $1,900 per week, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, technical colleges, and platforms like Gild offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $80,640 annually for experienced professionals.
