Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Machinist to join our fast paced, customer oriented team. The successful candidate will have advanced machining experience and excellent mechanical skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to troubleshoot and correct machining issues
• Program, edit and operate CNC (computer numeric control) M/G code machine tools
• Design and fabricate custom tooling and fixtures
• Ability to use 2D AutoCAD
• Create and edit drawings
• Advanced setup and operation
• Engine & Vertical Lathes
• Milling Machines
• Ability to machine parts to precise dimensions and finish per drawings
• Understanding of Basic Metallurgy
• Understanding of material combinations related to wear and galling
• Understanding of Heat Treating
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
• Apply advanced math skills to
• Verify measurements
• Calculate dimensions
• Verify tolerances
• Knowledge and proper selection of
• Tooling
• Cutting speed
• Feed rates
• Performs service requests as assigned under the supervision of the Shop Manager and Lead Technicians.
• Drive vehicle to and from job sites.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Follow all safety guidelines.

Education and/or Experience

• Valve, pump or actuator experience preferred.
• Welding ability is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion.
• Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance.
• Must be willing to learn and improve skill level for future advancement.
• Overnight travel may be required.