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Corporate Office: 858 Acid Mine Road ~ Sullivan, MO 63080 Office: (573)468-4045 Fax: (573)468-9045 Branch Office: 1502 Gault Road ~ Houston, TX 77039 Office: (281)557-0103

Title: EDM Operator / CNC Machinist Location: All Division: Manufacturing Department: Technician Reports to: Operations Manager  Exempt  Non-Exempt  Full Time  Part Time  Temporary

Position Summary: The EDM Operator / CNC Machinist will program, set up, operate and adjust various types of conventional or automatic machines including CNC EDM machines, various grinders and other precision equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

EDM Operator

• Wire EDM operators operate and set up one or more electrical-discharge machines to shape metal workpieces to specifications, following standard charts or from job order, blueprints and process sheets. • Wire EDM operator performs scheduled maintenance duties, including tool sharpening and machine cleaning. • Mounts specified electrode in preset holder on spindle, secures workpiece on machine table or places it in fixture. • Moves controls to align electrode and workpiece and to set electrode feed rate, depth limit, electric current and turns on flow of dielectric coolant, and observes operation. • Inspects work visually or with measuring instruments. • Performs G-Code programming to run wired EDM machines. • Works with toolmakers and designers to establish proper manufacturing methods and inspects finished work pieces to ensure compliance with accepted manufacturing tolerances. • Marks and scribes’ dimensions and reference points on work material for future production. • Writes or edits programs for precision machinery and monitors machines during production runs to adjust machine controls to prevent errors.

Reliable Turbine Service LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of that person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Revised Date: 11/2019

CNC Machinist

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock. • Sets-up mills and lathes by entering code, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs; indicate vises and tramming mill heads. • Operate and set up mills and lathes by maintaining three- and four-jaw chucks, cutting tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers. Make jigs and fixturing. • Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards. • Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes. • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs. • Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. • This position is responsible for adherence to all safety rules, regulations and the required personal protective equipment/ testing set forth by the employer. • Utilize tools and technology provided in an effective and efficient manner • Willing to attend on-going training to further professional development • Ensure communication with customers, suppliers, vendors and co-workers are professional and appropriate. • Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends and work well with others • Fit for duty in clean and presentable manner • Able to travel within and outside of the continental US • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Qualifications/Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the job. Education - • Required High school diploma or equivalent

Experience - • Required 5 years’ Machining/Manufacturing experience • Preferred knowledge of power industry Language Skills – • Ability to read, write and speak in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with groups of managers, clients, customers, vendors and the public Skills and Abilities – • Must be customer service oriented and have excellent hospitability and guest relations skills • Excellent math, verbal/written communication skills and attention to details • Ability to multi-task and use of judgement to solve problems • Extraordinary safety focus • Ability to perform routine duties involving use of various procedures and applications to clearly prescribed standard practices Technology, Tools, and Equipment – • Computer, Telephone, various hand tools, both power and manual • Must own wide variety of machinist tools including calibration ready measuring tools. Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations – • Valid Driver’s License • Passport

Physical Demands: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Transport: Must be able to lift up to and including 50lbs • Stationary/Move/Traverse/Ascend/Descend/Bend/Pull/Pushing/Move/Inspect: Must be able to drive and move about all worksites • Touch/Grasp/Feel: Must be able to manipulate all shop/field components • Working Conditions: Shop/Field environment

Supervisory Responsibilities: • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activates may change at any time with or without notice.