Field Machinist -DSS

Essential Functions

* Plan, organize and facilitate jobs as assigned, including print reading and interpretation.

* Audit equipment for potential repairs.

* Trouble shoot jobs and equipment needed to complete jobs.

* Utilize knowledge of trigonometry, geometry and metric conversion to complete calculations encountered on different jobs.

* Create and facilitate projects to completion, including any related paperwork or service reports.

* Communicate plans and projects effectively to other employees, training them if necessary.

* Safely use rigging and lifting equipment.

* Travel to sites with overnight stays.

Additional Functions

* Assist in special projects as needed.

* Answer telephone calls.

* Complete service reports and maintain records.

* Participate and occasionally lead safety meetings.

* Provide daily progress updates to supervisor and dispatchers.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skill/Ability

* High school education or equivalent.

* Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the trade.

* Knowledgeable in various areas, including gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics.

* Able to effectively use stationary and portable boring equipment and machine tools as well as multiple other types of tooling to meet specific job needs.

* Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work.

* Able to align gear cases and motors.

* Possess appropriate tools per the Machinist Tool List.

* Proficient in welding and cutting of all types.

* Possess a proficient understanding of metallurgy and its application to machining.

* Able to heat-treat parts.

* Proficient in testing the hardness of materials.

* Able to level and use of Brunson equipment, and balancing components.

* General understanding of mechanical assemblies.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

* Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, noise, chemicals, paints and other elements.

* Exposed to extreme temperatures.

* Heavy lifting - up to 50 lbs.

* Prolonged walking, sitting and standing.

* Working in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping, and pulling.

* Use of all necessary personal protective equipment.

* Use hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.

* Use feet frequently in repetitive movement.

* Requires travel, overtime and varying schedules.