Lead Machine Operator

Salary Range: $18.00 To $25.00 Hourly

We are seeking a machinist for a growing machine shop. The machine shop is part of J&A Industries, a division of Serrmi, LLC. J&A is recognized by major railroads for the quality and breadth of products we manufacture, shipping products across the US and into Canada and Mexico. We have purchased additional mills and lathes and need skilled machinists to fulfill increasing customer orders.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 3 years of machining experience. We will consider all machining experience. Mazak programming experience will set you apart from the field.

J&A is a third-generation family business that values hard work and loyalty, offering the possibility of a long-term career.

• Health, dental, vision, and 401-K
• Short-term disability is available
• Paid holidays after 60 days of employment
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer paid long term disability for the employee

• OSHA
  10 Safety Certification
• Other Safety Certifications required for specific tasks and operations
• Attention to detail and initiative to be self-motivated
• 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
• Extensive working knowledge of current fabrication procedures

• Attend daily safety briefings and maintain safe working conditions
• Maintain condition, functionality and use of 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 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
• Climbing ladders to reach ceilings and other high objects
• Push/Pull/Lift/Moving 50 pounds repeatedly
• Working in adverse weather conditions

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