Machinist

Machinist – Mt. Airy, NC

Are you a detailed individual that wants to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This position installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe systems, and electrical systems in commercial or industrial establishments. Will also use shop machinery, such as band saws, lathes, and mills to fabricate, repair, or rebuild parts.

Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC. We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications.

The company operates eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states.

The person we are looking for is dynamic, driven, motivated, and has a firm attention to detail. You are a valuable member of the team and a key player in the success of the business.

A Machinist is commonly expected to know and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. To be successful in this role you will:

• Read and comprehend single components on blueprints, installation and arrangement drawings
• Operate a lathe and mill in order to fabricate metal parts or fixtures for machine modifications
• Operate vertical and horizontal band saws
• Work under close tolerances (+/-.001) and use measuring equipment (micrometer, calipers, depth gauges, etc.) to confirm conformity
• Have basic troubleshooting skills (hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical) and mechanical repair abilities
• Be able to measure and create a drawing for parts that are made in the machine shop
• Be able to work safely by following all guidelines, rules, and safe operating procedures

• Broad Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training). Training requires a basic knowledge in the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of precision measuring instruments.
• Associate’s degree in Machine Tool Technology is preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ work-related experience is required
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Full-time

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified as an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.

To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company:

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers.

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