Welder / Machinist

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Welder/Machinist who bridges the gap between manual machining and industrial welding. In this role, you won't just be joining metal; you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of component restoration and precision creation.

The ideal candidate excels at rotating equipment-specifically creating shafts from scratch and using buildup welding techniques to bring worn components back to OEM specifications. If you have a "measure twice, weld once" mentality and thrive in a custom job-shop environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Machining: Set up and operate manual Lathes and Mills to fabricate new shafts and industrial components from raw stock.
• Buildup & Reclamation: Use MIG and TIG welding to build up worn journals, bearing surfaces, and seal areas, then machine them back to precise OEM tolerances.
• Custom Fabrication: Execute full-cycle fabrication of custom parts, including cutting, fitting, welding, and final machining.
• Metrology & Inspection: Perform rigorous quality checks using micrometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators to ensure tolerances (often within $\pm 0.0005$ inches).
• Blueprint Proficiency: Interpret complex mechanical drawings and engineering sketches to determine the best repair or fabrication path.
• Heat Management: Monitor and control heat input during the welding process to prevent warping or structural compromise of critical rotating parts.

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification preferred.

Technical Requirements

• Machining: 5+ years of experience with manual lathes (turning, threading, boring) and milling machines.
• Welding: Proven proficiency in TIG (GMAW) and MIG (GTAW), specifically on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloyed metals.
• Rotating Equipment: Deep understanding of shaft geometry, keyways, and press-fit tolerances.
• Problem Solving: Ability to assess a worn part and independently decide the correct buildup material and machining sequence

Additional experience needed: Specializing in mill and lathe work, MIG and TIG welding. create precise shafts and restore worn components through welding and machining.