Maintenance Mechanic/Machinist

In-Place Machining Company designs and develops specialized machine tool systems and provides precision on-site portable machining services as well as optical and laser alignment and measurement to a wide range of industries.

The Maintenance Mechanic/Machinist position is very unique to our company. The position will include machine dismantling and determining how to proceed with the parts upon their return to our shop after job completion. The position will also require some manual machining – lathes, mills, and Bridgeports. Hydraulics experience is a plus.

This diverse position will include responsibilities such as:

• Machine Assembly/Dismantling
• Analyze quality of parts upon their return to the shop to determine if they are in safe condition to be used again, scrapped, or repaired as needed
• Disassemble machinery in order to inspect machine components for wear. Scrape and repair as needed
• Machine Debugging
• Perform machine dry cycle run
• Build custom built machinery according to mechanical drawings
• Build subassemblies according to mechanical drawings
• Ensure all adjustments are done properly and according to function and mechanical prints (e.g. sensors, cylinder strokes, belt tension, pressure settings, flow controls, etc.)
• Repair and/or replace defective components of the system as required
• Operate and maintain machinery used in the manufacturing process in an efficient and safe manner. Modify custom equipment in an efficient and safe manner
• Setting gear meshing
• Setting preloads on bearings
• Provide necessary documentation and support for machinery Operating Manuals
• Identify problems/issues and coordinate accordingly
• Work from written and/or oral instructions

To be a good fit in the IPM culture, we expect the following of all our employees:

• Follows appropriate safety policies and procedures of IPM as well as community and regulatory instruction. Utilizes all safety features of machinery, vehicles. Adheres to safety techniques as instructed. Corrects or reports safety hazards
• Follows proper procedures in operating, maintaining, and cleaning machinery and equipment
• Maintain a clean and healthy work environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills (mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics) required
• Must be self-directed, motivated, and able to meet deadlines.
• Willingly offers assistance to teammates when requested
• Willingly completes other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong technical background
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with ability to safely and correctly use a variety of hand power tools including drills, saws, grinders and sanders
• Demonstrated ability to read prints and schematics
• Capable of operating Bridgeport, lathes, surface grinder and various other tools in the machine shop
• Must be capable of verifying part conformance using measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, multi-meters, indicators, gauges, and micrometers.
• Performing hydraulic unit testing and repair
• Works with the machine building team to provide the most efficient and cost effective options to accomplish tasks
• Communicates issues to the Department Leader/Manager
• Ability to read and work from prints; mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic
• Must be able to read assembly prints and assemble the components with minimal help.
• Blueprint reading and interpretation
• Requires Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience
• Experience interpreting drawings, diagrams and schematics (electrical, pneumatic and other controls)
• Experience with manual machines such as manual lathes, mills, boring bars, VTL’s, Bridgeports and other standard shop equipment

Competencies:

• Assembly, Disassembly, and Repairing
• Mechanically Oriented and Skilled
• Complex Problem Solving
• Good Judgement and Decision Making
• Ability to see Potential Problems
• Respect for Property
• Positive Attitude Towards Others
• Detailed organizational skills

In-Place Machining Company is a customer driven company offering specialized services and technology, and as a result we work in a fast moving, exciting, and at times a stressful environment. A successful candidate will enjoy working in this unique job opportunity at a service driven company that specializes in solving one-of-a-kind problems for our customers.

We expect there to be somewhat of a learning curve since what we do is very unique. Since many of our jobs are one-of-a-kind, we do a lot of training here at IPM. A strong desire to learn, along with motivation and relevant experience are some general requirements to be successful in this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

In-Place Machining Company offers very competitive wages and benefits including:

• Competitive wage rates
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) savings plan with 50% company match
• Flex savings plan
• Supplemental short and long term disability insurance
• Supplementary term life insurance

Shop hours are from 7:30AM-4PM, Monday-Friday. Pay is based on experience.

To apply for this position, complete our application and/or send a resume to:

• Apply online at www.inplace.com
• Fax a resume to (414) 562-2932
• Mail to: In-Place Machining Company
• 3811 N. Holton St
• Milwaukee, WI 53212

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong technical background
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with ability to safely and correctly use a variety of hand power tools including drills, saws, grinders and sanders
• Demonstrated ability to read prints and schematics
• Capable of operating Bridgeport, lathes, surface grinder and various other tools in the machine shop
• Must be capable of verifying part conformance using measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, multi-meters, indicators, gauges, and micrometers.
• Performing hydraulic unit testing and repair
• Works with the machine building team to provide the most efficient and cost effective options to accomplish tasks
• Communicates issues to the Department Leader/Manager
• Ability to read and work from prints; mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic
• Must be able to read assembly prints and assemble the components with minimal help.
• Blueprint reading and interpretation
• Requires Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience
• Experience interpreting drawings, diagrams and schematics (electrical, pneumatic and other controls)
• Experience with manual machines such as manual lathes, mills, boring bars, VTL’s, Bridgeports and other standard shop equipment