Machinists/Assembly at Valsamis Inc

Valsamis, Inc., is a dynamic Marine Engineering firm,   which has been meeting the needs of the cruise line and commercial shipping industry for over 25 years.  Our values serve as a guide for our behaviors.  We strive to excel in all our day to day interactions with our team members, clients and suppliers.  Valsamis personnel are exceptional people who share personal values such as professional integrity and honesty. We have a passion for our clients, partners, team members and technology.  Our team has a willingness to take on big challenges and resolve them in a timely fashion.  We are accountable to our clients and to each other for the commitments we make, the results we achieve and the quality of our work.  

We are looking for a talented Machinist to join our team in helping us achieve our vision of serving our clients and supporting each other.   This skilled technician will work on critical projects resulting in first class products.   Qualified candidates must be willing to partner internally with a dynamic and talented team.  

General Machinist Job Summary:  Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Machinist Job Duties:

• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and venire calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock in order to display placement of cuts.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Position and fasten work pieces.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Install repaired parts into equipment, or install new equipment.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
• Program computers and electronic instruments such as numerically controlled machine tools.
• Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools and power tools, in order to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.
• Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics.
• Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
• Evaluate experimental procedures, and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
• Set up and operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, and cutting equipment.
• Must be able to work in other areas of shop and assist other team members when machine work not needed.
• Must be able to complete drug screening and random testing.
• Completes all other assigned tasks as requested.

• Participates in regular shop personnel meetings, continuing training, safety meetings.

• Accurately accounts for time worked following company standard time keeping procedures.

Skills/Qualifications:  Minimum 2 - 5 years machinist experience.  Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.  Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.  Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of completed product.  The ability to function well as part of a team.  Must be flexible for occasional overtime to include weekends when necessary.