Manufacturing Machinist Mechanic

We are seeking a skilled Union Machinist Mechanic to support our high-volume food manufacturing and milling operations. This role is responsible for safely and efficiently maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, fabricating, and installing milling automation and production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Maintain, troubleshoot, dismantle, install, repair, and fabricate parts for milling automation and production equipment.
• Perform routine safety checks prior to equipment start-up.
• Inspect equipment for tolerance, stress, and defects using precision measuring tools.
• Maintain and service turbines, pumps, hydraulic systems, conveyors, and gearboxes.
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting devices; follow proper rigging procedures (crane certification required within 90 days).

Machining & Fabrication

• Machine parts to specification using lathes, milling machines, drill presses, shapers, grinders, and key cutters.
• Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools for precision machining operations.
• Monitor feed and speed of machines during operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and engineering documentation to determine fabrication sequences.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using micrometers, vernier calipers, and other precision instruments.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial equipment (hydraulics, turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors). Or a recent machinist graduate with certifications.
• Strong knowledge of machinist tools, metals, and material properties.
• Proficiency with lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and other machine shop equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform layout work.
• Ability to perform precise mathematical calculations and measurements.
• Capable of passing company-designated aptitude and mechanical skills assessments.
• Must be 18 years of age or older with a solid work and disciplinary record.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English for safety and operational purposes.

Preferred

• Experience in food manufacturing, milling, or automated processing environments.
• Experience using CMMS systems.
• Previous union manufacturing experience.

Work Environment

• Industrial food manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to machinery, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Day shift with required overtime based on operational needs.
• Strong union benefits and wages with overtime available.