Machinist (Swing)

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 operates 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.
• Regulates machine factors speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut.
• Multi-cuts tooling, sets up and operates machines, and detects and reports faulty conditions such as incorrect or damaged parts.
• Understands 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, and 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, be a team player, work well with others, and look for solutions instead of problems.

This is a union position, per union contract.

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.