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Machinist - Pump Builder

Department: Manufacturing / Operations / Quality

Employment Type: Full Time

Reporting To: Brian Rose

Description

Franklin Electric is looking for an experienced machinist who is proficient with a lathe and other machining equipment. They will be responsible for tearing down turbine bowl assemblies (submersible and vertical) when requested by customers. In addition, they will repair and replace components. Machinists are also responsible for cutting/threading shafts, trimming impellers, and machining any other necessary components to build new pumps.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Maintain cleanliness of warehouse and machinery

+ Pull parts for orders following S.O.P. (Standard Operating Procedures)

+ Learn procedures on how to build all pumps

+ Build pumps

+ Tests pumps in established testing center

+ Use forklift/pallet jacks to move materials, parts, finished product or load/unload trucks

+ Conduct preventive maintenance before operating machinery

+ Lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout an eight-hour workday

+ Stand and work for extended periods of time during work hours

+ Machine parts to specifications according to work orders, keeping within branch Q.C. requirements

+ Responsible for maintaining and using precision measuring tools in accordance to shop requirements

+ Interact with customers with a professional attitude

+ Use table saw/skill saw to crate finished product for shipping purposes

+ Perform other related duties as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Skills and Abilities

+ Good reading and writing skills

+ Conduct job duties with minimal supervision

+ Read, understand, and calculate fractional dimensions (i.e. add/subtract fractions, fraction to decimal conversions)

+ Operate forklift/pallet jack within safety guidelines

+ Communicate and work well with others

+ Operate horizontal engine lathe and vertical mill accurately and safely

+ Ability to use various hand and power tools

+ Consistently produce quality work

+ Strong organizational and time management skills

+ Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

+ Apply problem solving techniques to moderately complex issues

Education and Experience

+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses

+ Forklift Certified

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

+ While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

+ Regularly required to sit and to talk or hear

+ Regularly required to stand or walk

+ Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

+ Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms

+ Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

+ Occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds

+ Occasionally required to sit

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts.

+ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Franklin Electric

Becoming a part of the Franklin Electric team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company. But more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.

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