Machinist

Company: Alan Baird Industries
Location: Allendale
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: The machinist is in charge to set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools. Also maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Duties and Responsibilities Performs machinist duties as required to maintain and fabricate machinery. Assists with tasks in the machine shop and production areas as needed. Performs machining work according to required drawings or supervisor’s instructions Performs maintenance and machine fabrication supervising quality of the job. Work with engineering to develop machining processes for different jobs. Responsible for maintaining order and cleanliness in the machine shop. Requirements: Demonstrates ability to self-motivate and to problem solve in a fast-paced setting. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to handle numbers and multiple tasks at one time. A proven understanding of milling machines, lathes and grinders and associated tooling and set up. Ability to use measurement equipment and hold tolerances Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to seek and accept feedback from others and complete jobs with little or no supervision. Ability to speak, read, and write in English. Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Technical School or Apprenticeship preferred Working conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, ambient air, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Candidate must be able to perform the physical responsibilities of the job utilizing arms, hands, and fingers to perform complex functions of manufacturing parts and performing other duties of the job; e.g., standing, sitting, walking throughout the facility and stairs, bending, squatting, and kneeling, etc. Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Pay: $30.00 - $33.00/ hour Benefits: Eligible after 1st day: Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program Eligible after 90-day probation period: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life/AD&D Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account, Commuter Transportation Management Account Vacation time Sick time Eligible after 1 year of service: 401(k) with Employer Match Potential for discretionary bonus The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we actively pursue ways to celebrate our differences and don’t discriminate based on an individual’s race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles including braids, locks, and twists), creed, national origin, nationality, religion, ancestry, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy), familial status, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, AIDS, and HIV status), atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, because of liability for service in military, status as a smoker or non-smoker, status as a registered medical marijuana user, or any unlawful criterion existing under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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