Machinist (Swing) at Delta Star in San Carlos, California

Job Description:

At Delta Star, growth meets innovation as we supply one of life's most basic needs - electricity! From being part of the first and largest electrification projects, to now being core to our nation's grid and infrastructure, we are the largest American-owned manufacturer of medium power transformers in North America and the premier manufacturer of mobile transformer substations.


Company Info


Delta Star provides power solutions for utilities across North America. This includes the manufacturing of medium-power transformers, mobile transformers, mobile electrical substations, trailers, and unitized substations. We offer power transformers for utility applications including power and distribution, transmission voltages, system ties, and automatic voltage regulations, as well as industrial applications. Delta Star also provides comprehensive engineering, testing, maintenance services, and parts for any transformer manufacturer through our Field Service business unit, ensuring our customer's transformers and mobiles maintain peak performance.


Full-Time, On-site, Hourly position



Job Duties

• Assembles, repairs, and fabricates parts or components for tools or machines by operating mechanical Equipment (such as lathe, mill, and drill machines)
• Reads and interprets blueprints and design sketches to determine the precise specifications, dimensions, and tolerance levels of the finished product
• Selects and operate the appropriate tools to cut, shape, or finish metal, plastic, or composite material
• Sets up, services, and maintains equipment to ensure efficient and safe operation
• Utilizes precision measuring instruments to check the accuracy and quality of machined parts
• Assembles parts into sub-units or complete units as necessary
• Must be able to regulate machine factors speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut
• Must be able to multi-cut tooling, set-up and operate machines and detect and report faulty conditions such as incorrect or damaged parts
• Have an understanding of Basic Insulation Level (BIL) and basics of Transformers
• Works under supervision and or guidance from higher classifications
• Reports to a supervisor or manager

Requirements

• At least 1 or more years experience with lathe and mill.
• At least 1 or more years related manufacturing experience and/or training in the field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a general knowledge of and operate with little supervision, basic hand and power tools, milling machines, and all drill presses, grinders, buffers, saws.
• Experience in a fast-paced, production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure. Using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.
• Ability to follow all safety practices.
• Ability to maintain high standards of Quality & Production
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions.
• Able to regularly lift and move up to 60 lbs. with no assistance.
• Able to work at heights up to 15'.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights above 4 feet.
• Able to work in all types of environmental conditions including heat, cold, dust, oil and vapor.
• Willing and able to work overtime as required.
• Must have a positive attitude, team player, work well with others and looks for solutions instead of problems.

This is a union position, per union contract.


*IMPORTANT*



Probationary Period


If hired, you will work the first three months under a probationary period. During this time attendance is crucial and we will not accommodate any prior trips or extended time off that you have planned.


Work Environment & Physical Demands


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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently walk; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required some of the time to stand and sit. The employee is required to occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms. The employee must some of the time lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. There is no special vision requirement for this job.


Other Duties

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

AAP/EEO Statement

• Delta Star is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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