Journeyman Machinist

Pioneer Motor Bearing Company is a 4th generation family business that proudly shares the responsibility of keeping our military mission-ready and our nation’s power grid running strong.

Pioneer **provides bearing engineering, manufacturing, and repair expertise to support large rotating equipment primarily used in power generation. Our PMB Machine Works division serves defense and aerospace with precision machined components.

We operate in a dynamic service environment where teamwork and communication are critical. We hire for character, skills, and a commitment to keep growing.

If you think you have what we're looking for and want to **work in a shop that truly values you, **please apply today.

Industry leading Benefits and Pay Policies

Overtime

For this role, all overtime hours are paid at 2x pay , and vacation and holiday hours *count* towards the calculation of overtime hours.

Benefits

• Pioneer offers a rich health benefits package with 3 medical plan options.
• We pay 95% of our employee's health insurance premiums and contributes significantly towards family member premiums.
• We provide **Health Savings Accounts (HSA) **and contribute $2,000 to individuals and $4,000 for dependent plans. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are also available.
• Supplemental Revive health membership that gives you** zero-cost **access to over 1000 generic drugs, free primary care telehealth, mental health support, health and wellness coaching, and access todiscounted weight loss GLP-1 medications.

Pioneer also offers dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k safe-harbor matching along with a range of additional ancillary benefits.

Vacation

• 2.5 weeks vacation for new employees, 3 weeks vacation after 3 years and scales up to 6 weeks.

Summary of Job:

Machinist Wage ranges based by shifts and skill level.

Day Shift (Tues - Fri, 10 hours) = $22.00 to $32.00

2nd Shift (Mon - Thurs, 10 hours) = $26.00 to $35.00

Weekend Shift (Fri - Mon, 10 hours) = $28.00 to $35.00

The Machinist is responsible for machining operations required to manufacture and repair (re-manufacture) fluid film bearings, seals, and “contract machining” in a designated department in Pioneer Motor Bearing Company’s facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and inspect detailed parts and tools from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and verbal instructions using a variety of machining tools and equipment ( mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, jig bores, and other machining equipment)

• Ability to use mathematical and geometrical calculations.

• Determine how to set up machines based on instructions received and perform minor equipment repairs.

• Responsible for keeping the work area clean and free from safety hazards and maintaining acceptable quality and efficiency levels.

• Must be able to utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., vernier calipers, micrometers, surface gauges, dial indicators) to maintain dimensional accuracy and specified tolerances during machining operations

Qualifications

• Technical degree from a trade school or community college; or 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and company, customer, and governmental specifications and regulations.
• Familiar with Okuma, Hyundai, Bullard VTL, Fanuc, and other machine tools
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and co-workers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and machining operations relevant to a company manufacturing and repairing fluid film bearings.
• General knowledge of machining processes (including cutting fluids, surface finishes and tolerances, turning, drilling, milling, and abrasive processes.)
• General familiarity with materials (steels, nonferrous metals, and alloys).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical drawings.
• Military Experience a Plus.

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each employee can be successful.

We’re not looking for just anyone — we’re looking for the best. If you’re a skilled Journeyman Machinist, proud of your work, and ready to join a team that values craftsmanship, we want to talk to you. If you don’t meet the required experience, this role likely isn’t the right fit — yet.

You should be proficient in:

• Manual Machining Skills