Manual Lathe Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Sherwood Electromotion Inc. (SEI) is a Service and Solution provider for Rail, Mass Transit, Oil and Mining Industry and Wind Power Generator Industries. We have been in business for over 45 years and continually grow with a proven teamwork environment.

We are looking for employees willing to grow with us, looking for long-term permanent positions and interested in professional growth, and people with a keen interest in being part of a service industry that caters to repairs and services for mass transit and mining industry motors.

The Opportunity
We are currently looking for Motor Assembler to join our production team. The Machinist will perform complex fabrication, shaping, modification and repair work performed on a variety of electric rotating and linear equipment, including parts and tools used on machinery and equipment. This work involves the calculation of dimensions and tolerances, the set-up, adjustment and operation of machine tools. Will work with various types of metals, plastics, imperial and metric measurements and close tolerances.

Responsibilities:

• Capable of performing all mechanical measurements as they relate to the rebuilding of motor components and tooling
• Basic mathematical capabilities with an understanding of tolerances and bearing fits
• Capable of reading mechanical drawings and specifications to applicable standards
• Knowledge of mechanical instruments, calibration techniques and requirements
• Operating principles and the use of the following equipment and maintaining them, including Milling Machine, Lathe Machine (Set-up and Operation), Drill Press (vertical and radial), Undercutting machines and tools (Automatic and Manual), Balancing Machine, and Brush Plating Machine (SIFCO)
• Understanding of undercutting requirements, polishing, finishing (ie-deburring) as specified in our ITR’s
• Usage of overhead cranes and material handling equipment
• Understanding of documentation requirements of work performed
• Able to understand Internal Test Reports
• Welding principles and application. Basic manual ARC welding
• Usage of Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Air Tools
• Perform related duties as assigned

• 1-3 years of hands on experience working in a production facility
• Must have a strong willingness and drive to learn
• Stand for extended period of time
• Strong Hand-eye coordination is required
• Understanding of Safety concepts and ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System
• Able to meet rotating shifts (Morning Shift 06:00 - 14:30 & Afternoon Shift 15:00 - 23:30, rotate every two weeks)