CNC Machinist 

About IMI

IMI plc, the specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids. Its innovative technologies, built around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently and cost effectively. The Group works with industrial customers across a range of high growth sectors, including energy, transportation and infrastructure, all of which are benefiting from the impact of long-term global trends including climate change, urbanization, resource scarcity and an ageing population. IMI employs some 11,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries and operates a global service network. IMI currently operates across three globally recognized Divisions: Critical Engineering, Precision Engineering and Hydronic Engineering.

About IMI Z&J

IMI Z&J is an international leader in the provision of custom-engineered, high-temperature valves for the iron & steel, petrochemical and refining industries. Z&J has over 135 years’ experience of working with refiners, technology licensors and operators to develop our high-quality, specialized valves. We specialize in valves that are suitable for use in high operating temperatures, large sizes, and that have a high frequency of operation. In-house engineers customize valves to customers’ needs and continue to develop advanced technologies to reduce the long-term operating costs. 

IMI Z&J provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to work with large products and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This position works with large VTL, HBM and CNC machines, manufacturing valves to be used in critical conditions for the petro/chemical industries. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The CNC Machinist is responsible for the machining of new and repair part products on a 14’ Toshiba VTL to print specifications according to IMI Z&J standards, policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibility

None. 

Responsibilities

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently 

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers 

• Perform general machine shop math and calculations 

• Read measuring devices such as scales and calipers 

• Demonstrate skills needed to machine fabricated parts in large sizes 

• Knowledgeable in Stellite and Weld engineering 

• Ability to read, comprehend and understand machine drawings 

• Able to maintain print tolerances down to .001” 

• Safely and competently operate overhead crane 

• Communicate with supervisors and fellow operators 

• Clean and organize work area 

• Other duties as assigned 

• Follow and comply with all Safety Rules and Procedures 

• Report any near-misses, incidents and possible hazards 

• Maintain and use all issued personal protective equipment

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required 
• Basic reading, writing, and some advanced math skills required
• Experience working with or using one or more of the following tools: Toshiba VTL, Stellite, Weld mounting, lathe, milling machine, drill press, vertical and horizontal boring mills and surface grinders for large part items 

Physical Demands:

 • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch. 

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; with or without corrective lens.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.