Machinist - HOLT Manufacturing

Machinist

HOLT Manufacturing has a full-time, 1st shift Machinist 3 position available at our Kilgore, Texas location which is located at 3007 Maverick Dr. Kilgore TX 75662. The hours of the position are Monday-Friday, 7 am to 4 pm. This machining position is responsible for machining parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as manual lathes, manual milling machines, shapers, or grinders, following established procedures and guidelines.

A competitive salary, front‑loaded PTO, 401k matching plus a profit‑sharing plan, comprehensive health care benefits, tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, gym discount, an amazing employee development program with a department devoted to your professional development allowing you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT, and much more!

• At least five years of machining using manual lathes and mills experience preferred
• Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Must have all required machining and measuring tools like tape measure, calipers, micrometers, die grinders, and some hand tools.

• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as manual lathes, manual milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures
• Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer’s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling
• Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management
• Plans and controls cost of repair jobs
• Mentors and helps train other technicians
• Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., Pro Tech Training Paths
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of heavy equipment machines such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt-moving equipment
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• Quality control analysis skills - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings
• Operation and control skills - Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in machining repair
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• The ability to read, write, and understand information
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet, and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work