Lead Machine Operator

Come Join Our Team as a Machinist

We are seeking a machinist for our growing machine shop. This year will be double last year. The machine shop is part of J&A Industries, a division of Serrmi, LLC. J&A is recognized by major railroads because of the quality and breadth of products we manufacture. We ship products across the US and into Canada and Mexico.

We’ve purchased additional mills & lathes and need skilled machinists to fulfill increasing customer orders. The ideal candidate should possess at least 3 years machining experience. We will consider all machining experience. Mazak programming experience will set you apart from the field.

J&A can be more than just another job! We’re a third‑generation family business and pride ourselves on not being like corporate America. We recognize hard work and are loyal to those who give their all. J&A can be a long‑term career.

Salary Range: $25.00 to $35.00 hourly

• Health, dental, vision, and 401‑K
• Short‑term disability is available
• AFLAC policies are available
• Paid holidays after 60 days of employment
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer‑paid long‑term disability for employees

• OSHA 10 safety certification
• Other safety certifications required for specific tasks and operations
• Attention to detail and initiative to be self‑motivated and directed
• Ability to listen, follow directions and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate different machines such as CNC and manual lathes and milling machines as well as punch presses and shears
• 5 years’ experience as a machinist
• Interact in a professional manner with customers, co‑workers and other trades
• Must have extensive working knowledge of current fabrication procedures

• Attend daily safety briefings and always maintain safe working conditions
• Maintain condition, functionality and always use proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or Vernier calipers
• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders or punches
• Set up, adjust or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition
  
  Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories or materials onto machines
• Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders or reports to determine material requirements or assembly instructions
• Communicate with supervisors to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems
• Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling and/or sitting for long periods of time
• Climbing ladders to reach ceilings and other high objects
• Push, pull, lift or move 50 pounds repeatedly
• Working in adverse weather conditions

First shift: 6am-4:30pm;
Monday-Thursday