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Machine Tool Technician

Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Posted: 05/01/2024 Employment Type: TempToFT Job Category: None Job Number: 225259

Job Description

Job Description: Machine Tool Technician


Join a well-established Oklahoma City based company that has been a leader in the machine tooling market since the 1950s. With a strong commitment to employee satisfaction and success, this organization is seeking a skilled and dedicated Machine Tool Technician to join their team. As a proven industry leader in machine sales, this company values its employees and provides an exceptional work environment.


Job Summary: As a Machine Tool Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and performance of new industrial machine tools. Your responsibilities will include powering up machines, conducting performance tests, identifying malfunctions, making necessary adjustments and repairs, and installing requested accessories and parts. With your expertise, you will contribute to the successful preparation and delivery of machines to customers.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms by starting machines and turning handwheels, knobs, or handles.

  • Test machine performance and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions.

  • Inspect machine accuracy during operation and make adjustments as necessary.

  • Dismantle machines to remove defective parts and perform repairs or replacements.

  • Install special accessories and structural parts as requested by customers, ensuring proper positioning and securing.

  • Coordinate with the internal Parts Department or complete purchase order forms to obtain necessary parts or accessories.

  • Connect electrical voltage as ordered by customers, following electrical diagrams.

  • Utilize hand or power tools to perform duties related to run-out and preparation of new machinery, occasionally requiring overhead reaching for extended periods.

  • Utilize machine tools or files for fabricating or shaping brackets or other parts as needed.

  • Maintain regular attendance and be available to work on a consistent basis.


Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

  • Over 1 year of related experience and/or training.


Skills and Qualifications:

  • Effective verbal communication skills when interacting with management and colleagues.

  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

  • Fluency in the English language, both in speaking and written communication.

  • Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rates, ratios, and percentages.

  • Strong reasoning ability to comprehend and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.

  • Ability to handle problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.

  • No special computer skills required.

  • Forklift license and crane license are preferred.

  • Possession of a valid driver's license.


Additional Skills and Abilities:

  • Mechanical aptitude and a keen ability to learn and retain information.

  • Electrical experience, welding experience, or sheet metal experience are helpful.


Physical Demands:

  • Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle, finger, or feel, and reach and carry objects with hands and arms.

  • Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required.

  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  • Visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, including drug test, vision test, audiogram, and lift test.


Work Environment:

  • Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and a potential risk of electrical shock.

  • Occasional exposure to high, precarious places, explosives, and vibration.

  • Work environment noise level is usually loud.


Join this prestigious organization that prioritizes employee well-being and offers a rewarding career in the machine tooling industry. Apply now to contribute your skills and be a part of a company with a rich legacy of excellence.

Meet Your Recruiter

Blake Mohr
Sales and Operations Manager

Blake Mohr is a dedicated job recruiter with a passion for helping individuals find their perfect career path. Since May of 2022, Blake has been committed to connecting talented individuals with their dream jobs. With a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference, Blake takes immense pride in his work.

Blake believes in going the extra mile to assist those in need of employment opportunities. His approach is marked by a combination of empathy and professionalism, making the job-seeking process as smooth and stress-free as possible for job seekers. Blake Mohr is not just a job recruiter; they are a true advocate for those in search of meaningful work. With a heart dedicated to service and a mind focused on the task at hand, Blake is a trusted partner for job seekers and employers alike.

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