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.