POSITION OVERVIEW

Set up and operate machine tools and perform any dismantling, precision fitting or assembly work required in both shop and field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interprets drawings and sketches
• Select appropriate machine (e.g., lathe, mill, etc.)
• Uses measuring instruments such as calipers, outside micrometers, inside micrometer, and thread pitch gauges efficiently and accurately
• Plans and determines working procedures, calculating dimensions and other necessary data
• Calculates and determines dimensions, tapers, indicators, and other data using shop manuals and handbooks as necessary
• Sets up and operates machine tools, adjusting stops, feeds and speed for efficient machining
• Dismantles, cleans, and replaces work or broken parts and rebuilds machinery using hand, power and testing tools, machine parts to precision tolerances and specified finishes.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damage
• Keep shop clean and organized
• Keep all tooling and equipment clean and organized
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have good communications skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Availability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays (shifts may be rotating, operations are 24/7/365).
• Must be able to walk over rough terrain, climb stairs/ladders and carry tools up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to reach, lift and hold objects overhead that weigh approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in cramped areas, on elevated heights, and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in dusty environments, extreme temperatures and in humidity levels.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to work in adverse climate/temperature environment.
• Ability to wear respirator in conditions of fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma/GED
• Some vocational or on the job experience in a machine shop environment required
• Valid driver's license

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.