Amerex- 2nd Shift Tooling Machinist

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Quality Routes behind the diamond. Since 1971, our mission has gone beyond a corporate tagline—It has been the driving force behind every decision we make. It continues to guide the products we create and the services we provide. Each team member collaborates to develop solutions that protect property and save lives. We tackle challenges head‑on and innovate with passion. If you’re looking to build a rewarding career that makes a real difference, join us and reflect the commitment of our dedicated team.

Together we can save lives and uphold the highest standards of quality.

Our core principles are teamwork, excellence, communication, leadership, environment, safety, accountability, and trust.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

What You’ll Do:

• Perform tasks to maintain and implement safety standards, assist in the repair of equipment, and use tooling equipment to machine parts to precision dimensions.
• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Assist in the repair of equipment, using machinery, grinders, saws, hand tools and other shop equipment.
• Monitor equipment and operations to meet safety standards.
• Comply with LOTO and other Amerex conduct, safety, and environmental procedures and programs, and advise management of any deviations from this program.
• Follow diagrams and drawings to produce parts to precision dimensions.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and controls.
• Safely and efficiently operate machinery associated with tool shops including manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and heat‑treating ovens.
• Maintain maintenance supplies by anticipating needed equipment and communicating needed supplies and irregularities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Work 10‑hour shift Monday–Thursday; 2nd shift 4:30 PM–3:00 AM.

• Perform work under minimal supervision.
• Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher‑level staff.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Typically requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 4 to 6 years of experience.
• Formal technical training or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Legible handwriting, basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of materials properties, machinability, and proper applications.
• Mathematical skills.
• Utilize email and computer‑based maintenance software.
• Read and understand instructions, drawings, and electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulic schematics.
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely.
• Self‑directed.
• Must provide tools as required to complete job duties.
• Willingness to work overtime and schedule changes on short notice.

• Paid Time Off.
• 10 Paid Holidays per year.
• Affordable Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans.
• Company‑paid Life and AD&D, STD, and LTD Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

• Permanent full‑time role based in Trussville, AL.
• Overtime may be required to ensure client projects are completed and delivered on time.
• Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary.

This position may involve potential exposure to hazardous materials and environmental changes (heat/cold). The employee must be able to work under stress occasioned by production requirements, personnel, and the needs ofově other departments, utilizing proper body mechanics.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees are occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

All applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.