Wage ranges based by shifts

Day Shift = $20.00 to $27.00

2nd Shift = $26.00 to $30.00

Weekend Shift = $28.00 to $32.00

We are expanding and looking to add a Machinist to our team!

Day Shift = Tues.-Fri.,10-hour shifts

2nd Shift = Mon.-Thurs., 10-hour shifts

Weekend = Fri. 10-hours, Sat-Sun 10-hours, Mon. 10-hours

The Machinist is responsible for machining operations required to manufacture and repair (re-manufacture) fluid film bearings, seals, and “contract machining” in a designated department in Pioneer Motor Bearing Company’s facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and inspect detailed parts and tools from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and verbal instructions using a variety of machining tools and equipment ( mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, jig bores, and other machining equipment)

• Ability to use mathematical and geometrical calculations.

• Determine how to set up machines based on instructions received and perform minor equipment repairs.

• Responsible for keeping the work area clean and free from safety hazards and maintaining acceptable quality and efficiency levels.

• Must be able to utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., vernier calipers, micrometers, surface gauges, dial indicators) to maintain dimensional accuracy and specified tolerances during machining operations

Qualifications

• Technical degree from a trade school or community college; or 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and company, customer, and governmental specifications and regulations.
• Familiar with Okuma, Hyundai, Bullard VTL, Fanuc, and other machine tools
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and co-workers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and machining operations relevant to a company manufacturing and repairing fluid film bearings.
• General knowledge of machining processes (including cutting fluids, surface finishes and tolerances, turning, drilling, milling, and abrasive processes.)
• General familiarity with materials (steels, nonferrous metals, and alloys).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical drawings.
• Military Experience a Plus

Benefits:

Pioneer pays 100% of an employee's medical insurance premiums and subsidizes premiums for family members. The company also provides Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and makes monthly contributions for every covered employee. We also help cover the cost of the plan deductible through a medical expense reimbursement plan (MERP). Pioner offers the full range of additional benefits including dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k matching.

2.5 weeks vacation for new employees; 3 weeks vacation after 3 years, and vacation and holiday hours count towards the calculation of overtime. Double Time is paid for hours worked >50 in a week.

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

You should be proficient in:

• Manual Machining Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Blueprint Reading
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Manual Grinder
• Manual Lathe
• Boring Mill
• Vertical Lathe
• OD/ID Grinding Machine

Salary info:

$20 - $32 / hr