Machinist III

Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your career to the next level? Do you aspire to become a key player within our Manufacturing Team located in Biddeford, ME?

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership, and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Join our team and apply your expertise as a Machinist III.

This role will perform machinist's work using manual lathe and milling and grinding equipment which requires comprehensive knowledge of machining techniques and procedures. Must have a thorough knowledge of machine functions and reading drawings. Exercises judgment and use skills to attain high accuracy needed to conform to the most demanding specifications. Requires minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform small and large set-ups and operate a variety of shop machine tools to fabricate metal and non-metal parts
• Applies extensive knowledge of mechanics, advanced mathematics, including trigonometry metal properties, layout and machine procedures
• Studies specifications such as drawing, sketch or verbal description to determine dimensions and tolerance of piece to be machined, sequence of operations and tools, materials and machine required. Expected to be able to produce the most complex parts with the tightest tolerances with minimal supervision.
• Attaches rigging and operates overhead crane and/or use lift truck to move parts
• If necessary, measures, marks, and scribes' metal and non-metal stock to layout work pieces for machining
• Verifies dimensions using all available measuring instruments such as vernier, calipers, inside and outside micrometers, surface gauges, and center head protractors and dial indicators. Can routinely produce parts with tolerances of +/- .001'.
• Conforms to the requirements of the ISO 9000 systems
• Observes safety policies at all times
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area(s) and equipment per LEAN 6S
• Willingness to work overtime to meet delivery schedules
• Performs other duties and tasks as may be assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Two-year technical college degree in manufacturing technology or equivalent formal training program.
• Minimum of 10 years related machine shop experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and understand complex drawings and all types of measuring instruments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge of mathematics, including trigonometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Must be able to combine standing and walking 70% to 100% of a shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
• Requirements include bending frequently, squatting, kneeling, climbing/balancing, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting from high/low positions occasionally; bending and pushing/pulling frequently.
• Repetitive use of hands would be for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling approximately up to 26 pounds of pressure, and fine manipulation.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities.

We Offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

Where everything works together

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

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Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.