Journeyman Machinist

Pioneer Motor Bearing Company provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users with first-class bearing engineering, manufacturing, and repair expertise. Our mission is to help them design, build, maintain, and upgrade large rotating equipment to operate more efficiently and reliably over an extended life. We are a service-oriented company; therefore, our fast-paced environment helps meet the goal of providing the best customer satisfaction.

Our industry leading Benefits and Pay Policies:

Overtime

• All OT is paid at 2x pay , and vacation and holiday hours count towards the calculation of overtime hours.

Medical

• Pioneer pays 95% of our employee's premiums and subsidizes health plans for family members.
• Employees receive monthly contributions towards a Health Savings Account (HSA). This increases annual income $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for families (tax free).
• Employees receive automatic reimbursements for expenses toward the deductible.
• Insurance covers 100% of expenses after deductible is met.

Pioneer offers a full range of additional benefits, including dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k matching.

Paid Time Off

• 11 recognized holidas
• 2.5 weeks vacation for new employees, 3 weeks vacation after 3 years and scales up to 6 weeks.
• Parental Leave

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.

If you are a skilled machinist with the qualifications and experience, we hope that you will apply.

Summary of Job:

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:

• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• Manual Machining Skills