Machinist
Description

Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Machinist to join our fast paced, customer oriented team. The successful candidate will have advanced machining experience and excellent mechanical skills.

Machinist Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ability to troubleshoot and correct machining issues
  • Program, edit and operate CNC (computer numeric control) M/G code machine tools
  • Design and fabricate custom tooling and fixtures
  • Ability to use 2D AutoCAD 
  • Create and edit drawings
  • Advanced setup and operation
  • Engine & Vertical Lathes 
  • Milling Machines
  • Ability to machine parts to precise dimensions and finish per drawings
  • Understanding of Basic Metallurgy 
  • Understanding of material combinations related to wear and galling
  • Understanding of Heat Treating 
  • Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
  • Apply advanced math skills to
  • Verify measurements
  • Calculate dimensions 
  • Verify tolerances 
  • Knowledge and proper selection of
  • Tooling
  • Cutting speed
  • Feed rates 
  • Performs service requests as assigned under the supervision of the Shop Manager and Lead Technicians.
  • Drive vehicle to and from job sites.
  • Maintain a clean work environment.
  • Follow all safety guidelines.
Requirements

Machinist Education and/or Experience

  • Valve, pump or actuator experience preferred.
  • Welding ability is a plus.


Machinist Pay

  • Cash compensation potential: $25-$32/hr  (Overtime Elgible)


Machinist Benefits:

Below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:

  • Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and personal time off
  • 401K with 6% company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Excellent health & wellness benefits
  • Student debt & tuition reimbursement
  • Novaspect is a 2024 Great Place to Work® Certified company  


Additional Requirements

  • Must have mechanical aptitude.
  • Good verbal & written communication skills 
  • Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion.
  • Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance.
  • Must be willing to learn and improve skill level for future advancement.
  • Overnight travel required. 
Salary Description
$25-32/hr