Manual Machinist

At IPS, we’re all about exceptional service and exceptional people. We’re looking for a passionate In-Shop Technician who loves hands‑on work, takes pride in their craft, and wants to have a meaningful impact. As an In-Shop Technician, every day will be different. You’ll get to apply your knowledge and skills to solve complex problems and help critical industries keep their equipment running.

As a company, we prioritize safety in everything we do and offer opportunities for growth, job longevity, and continuous improvement. If you’re looking for a role that values your skills and dedication, IPS is where you’ll thrive.

• Operate conventional manual machining tools including engine lathes, horizontal lathes, milling machines, grinders, drilling machines, and related equipment.
• Safely use overhead, gantry cranes, lift trucks, and associated lift rigging.
• Perform mechanical measurements using portable mechanical instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, and portable vibration measurement equipment, including measurement of shaft run‑out.
• Machine and fabricate parts using engine lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Draw accurate prints for parts needing to be fabricated.
• Diagnose incoming units, disassemble, repair, assemble, and prepare items for shipment.
• Perform mechanical rebuilds on rotating apparatus repairs such as electric motors, pumps, and fans.
• Measure and record data using calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, and vibration meters.
• Use multi‑meters, meggers, Baker instruments, and measure winding resistance, RTD, and heater resistances, as well as mechanical fits and clearances.
• Adhere to shop safety policies.
• Participate in daily operations discussions on customer products.

• 3 or more years of experience as a machinist for electric motor repair preferred.
• Ability to read micrometer measuring equipment.
• Motor shop, machine shop, tool & die stamping, or oil field experience preferred.
• Ability to operate manual lathes of various sizes and dimensions.
• Ability to operate metalizing equipment.
• Ability to work with tolerances of +/- .001.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job‑related training, operational, and safety procedures.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• 1–5 years of AC/DC motor experience preferred.
• Self‑starter and highly motivated person.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.

• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more!

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug‑free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre‑employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one’s ability to perform the job safely and effectively.