Experienced Machinist - First Shift

General Carbide Corporation is seeking an experienced Experienced Machinist to join our first-shift manufacturing team (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM). This position involves performing precision grinding operations on carbide and metal components to meet strict specifications, quality standards, and production timelines. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, keen attention to detail, and experience in a high-precision machining environment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Can set up and run various types of Manual Equipment.
• Efficiently operates multiple types of equipment with minimal supervision
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and have a strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T).
• Is able to grind most forms required, maintaining specified tolerances.
• Checks all incoming work and completed work using advanced measuring techniques and gauging devices, maintaining all tolerances specified.
• Accurately enters information related to the finishing department into the computer.
• Performs routine maintenance and keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly; in accordance with the 5-S standards.
• Responsible for tools and fixtures used in work area.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 function.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3-5 Years Experience as a Surface Grinder and/or Machinist is required
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
• Pass a background check and drug test
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, anything over 100 pounds or awkward should be lifted by 2 employees or mechanical means