Machinist

Who We Are:

TAW, an IPS company, provides power management, electro-mechanical and rotating assets. Serving customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil & gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, and cement.

IPS defines world-class electric motor and generator repair, and Power Management every day. When you work for IPS, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values:
Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

Operate various machine tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies.

• Record all data necessary to produce expected service and/or design results, including sizing and illustrations.
• Use measuring devices and techniques correctly to assure proper sizing.
• Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes (e.g., horizontal and vertical mills and horizontal boring mills).
• Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed.
• Understand materials and applications as required.
• Set up and perform tool-post grinding procedures and Babbitt bearing work.
• Use various hand-held and stationary power and non-power tools, including but not limited to: band saws, belt sanders, hand grinder, files, etc.
• Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and/or to observe safety precautions.
• Assist other machinists in the department with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by the supervisor or shop manager.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Observe all safety procedures and policies and use proper protective equipment (especially eye, ear protection and steel toe shoes/boots, gloves, etc.)
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Report all injuries, near misses, and accidents immediately to a supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Minimum of five (5) years experience as a Manual Machinist in a machine shop & job shop work environment desired (CNC experience is not applicable).
• Prior electric motor experience in a machine shop is helpful and prior work experience, and/or certification, doing mig and tig welding a plus.
• Certification from a Technical school is helpful.

Benefits:

• 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 investigation and drug screen.