Machinist Trainee

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Machinist Trainee

Imagine yourself working in a company shaped by endless innovation and cutting-edge technology. When you join Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench, you get a great deal of responsibility from day one. Why? Because we know that you have the drive and the ability to make sound decisions – and will ask for help when you need it. As a global company, we are proud to be a diverse and multi-talented group of people who provides fresh ideas on how to best serve our customers. We feel strongly about promoting equal opportunities and growing sustainably with a long-term perspective.

In the role of Machinist Trainee, you are part of a large team that is creating cutting-edge technology. ACMTC is a custom, build-to-order environment where you’ll continually work on new products and create different parts each day. Those parts must meet print specifications while achieving quality and productivity objectives.  

The compensation for this position is $24.19 an hour. Atlas Copco provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, tuition assistance, referral bonus, and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply

What you will own & improve:

• Determine from reading blueprints how to machine material to print
• Review machining operation and select the appropriate tooling
• Plan sequence of machining steps
• Review material alloy certifications and the size/condition of material that will be machined
• Check and maintain the accuracy of measuring instruments before use
• Fill out required paperwork supporting the machining operation
• Deliver one-off custom-machined parts
• Maintain a clean neat and safe work area
• Ensure basic machine maintenance issues such as clean filters, appropriate oil and coolant

What we expect of you:

• You are knowledgeable in the operation of at least one type of Manually Operated Mill or Lathe.
• You have a good understanding of how to read blueprints and can use measurement instruments.    
• Must be able to communicate effectively (speak, write and read) in English.
• You have up to one year of Experience and/or college courses in the Machinist Field preferred but will train.
• You have demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, are a self-starter with a positive make-happen attitude.
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
• Must pass pre-employment background, drug, and alcohol screening, and participate in Company’s Random-Drug Screening program.
• You have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

What you will learn (if you don’t know already):

• Learn how to read part blueprints
• How to machine appropriate material to print
• How to preserve basic maintenance levels and a safe work environment

How Success is measured:

• Ability to deliver 100% correct parts in a timely matter
• Continually improve machining knowledge and efficiency
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Working Conditions

When in the Machine Shop, you must always wear steel toe-type boots or shoes and wear safety glasses.  You must be able to work in a noisy, oily/dusty machine shop environment. If long hair is worn, then it must be tied up and kept safely inside work shirt. No wearing of any jewelry, i.e., no wedding rings or watches.     

You will use a variety of tools and machining equipment (lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, hand grinds/drill motors, etc.), forklifts, cranes, and measuring devices.  

Essential Physical Tasks include; Able to push, pull and lift up to 30lbs, unassisted.  Able to walk & move about effectively in a Machine Shop Facility. Able to communicate effectively in English (including the ability to read Safety Signage).  

About the Team:

This role reports to the Machine Shop Supervisor and you will work as an integral part of a team of about 20 machinists. Interactions with the Engineering, Assembly and Test departments are common.

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California. We manufacture a wide range of Turbo Expanders and equipment that support sustainable resources. Our facility in Santa Maria is a California Certified Green Business. Our Think GREEN Initiative has reduced our landfill impact significantly by implementing ambitious recycling programs and reduced our carbon footprint.

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at acmtc.recruiter@us.atlascopco.com

Unsolicited resumes

ACMTC does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.