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General Machine Operator

ASC Engineered Solutions, North Kingstown, RI, United States


Position Title:

General Machine Operator

Department:

Manufacturing & Distribution - Skilled Jobs

Employment Type

Full Time

Location:

North Kingstown, RI

Workplace Type:

Onsite

Reporting To:

Justin Mooney

General Machine Operator
The General Machine Operator uses skills in steel and metalworking, including threading, manual machining, and operating presses, to create parts for industries like power plants, energy projects, and defense. This role involves setting up, running, and adjusting machines while ensuring high‑quality results. The job handles a mix of materials such as steel, aluminum, bronze, and special alloys like Inconel and Monel, in a variety of production tasks.

How You Will Help

Operate machines including manual lathes, drills, blacksmith threading equipment, presses, and other fabrication tools.

Perform threading, cutting, sawing, shearing, abrasive cutting, drilling, grinding, punching, reaming, deburring, and cleaning operations on ferrous and non‑ferrous materials.

Interpret operation travelers, blueprints, and oral instructions to obtain specified material and determine the necessary tools and methods.

Conduct first‑piece and in‑process inspections using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, verniers, machinist squares, and thread/plug gauges.

Perform setup, adjustments, and maintenance to ensure parts meet specifications and quality standards.

Safely operate material handling equipment, including cranes, dollies, and carts, for transporting raw and finished materials.

Store tooling, inserts, and other items in an organized manner with appropriate labels or identifiers.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, adhering to all company safety standards.

Crosstrain on various equipment and processes across the facility as required.

Identify and report safety hazards, helping in their remediation.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader or Supervisor.

What You Will Bring

Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day

Ability to use both hands and feet up to 10 hours per day

Constant awareness of surroundings

Ability for some pushing/pulling/lifting (up to 50 lbs)

2-3 years' experience in a Machine shop

Fab experience a must

Benefits

Standard shift Monday-Friday

Offered Over Time

Sundays off

Health benefits, Paid Holidays, 401k with 4% Match, Vacation and Personal Time

Career advancement opportunities, on-site training, steel toe reimbursement

About ASC Engineered Solutions
Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith‑Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence. The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision‑engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers' success.

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