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Manual Machinist

Novaspect Inc., Mosinee, WI, United States


Manual Machinist

Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Manual Machinist to join our fast-paced, customer-oriented team. The successful candidate will exemplify and promote Novaspect Identity throughout the team while having advanced manual machining experience and excellent mechanical skills.
Manual Machinist Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Advanced knowledge in the setup and operations of Manual Milling Machines and Vertical Lathes
Knowledge and proper selection of: Tooling, cutting speed, feed rates
Ability to troubleshoot and correct machining issues
Ability to manually machine parts to precise dimensions and finish per drawings
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
Understanding of Basic Metallurgy
Understanding of material combinations related to wear and galling
Understanding of Heat Treating
Apply advanced math skills to: Verify measurements, calculate dimensions, verify tolerances
Design and fabricate custom tooling and fixtures
Performs service requests as assigned under the supervision of the Shop Manager and Field Lead Technicians
Drive company vehicle to and from job sites
Maintain a clean work environment
Follow all safety guidelines
Manual Machinist Education and/or Experience

5+ years of experience working with manual machining
Valve, pump or actuator experience a plus
Welding ability is a plus
Must have mechanical aptitude
Good verbal & written communication skills
Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion
Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities
Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured on company insurance
Must be willing to learn and improve skill level for future advancement
10% travel annually for cross training and support purposes
Manual Machinist Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools
Ability to work with hand tools
Ability to work at heights
Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees
Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day
Ability to work in a loud industrial environment
Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts
Ability to climb stairs (up to 20 flights per day)
Ability to climb a 20 ft. ladder
Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours in a day
Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day

although not typical
Ability to work in hot and cold temperature environments for extended hours
Manual Machinist Pay:

Hourly Rate: $26.00 - $35.00
Overtime Eligible
The final offer will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in the position.
Manual Machinist Benefits:

Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:
Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Personal, Sick, & Safety Time (PSST)
401K with 6% company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Excellent health & wellness benefits
Student debt & tuition reimbursement
Referral bonus
Who We Are:

Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer's performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.