Amerex- Tooling Machinist

Amerex Corporation is the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of hand portable and

wheeled extinguishers for commercial and industrial applications. Our state-of the-art gas detection

systems along with pre-engineered fire suppression systems for vehicles, commercial cooking

operations and paint spray booths, has earned Amerex a reputation for excellence in the fire protection

industry.

While other companies have been in the fire protection industry longer than Amerex, no other company

has surpassed the quality, service and innovation provided by Amerex Corporation in recent times.

With quality products, constant innovation and excellent customer support, Amerex Corporation is

unsurpassed in its pioneering efforts to provide better fire protection throughout the world.

All Amerex positions follow a culture that align with 8 guiding principles (Teamwork, Excellence,

Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability and Trust). These principles are a

compass that provides personal guidance to help you navigate through situations you may encounter

daily at work. They are the guiding beliefs of the McWane Corporation. Our continued commitment and

alignment of the McWane Way will lead to positive results in our company and our communities.

What You'll Do:

• Performs task to maintain and implement safety standards, assist in the repair of equipment, and use

          tooling equipment to machine parts to precision dimensions.

• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery
• Assist in the repair of equipment, using machinery, grinders, saws, hand tools and other shop

          equipment

•  Monitor equipment and operations to meet safety standards
• Comply with LOTO and other Amerex conduct, safety, and environmental procedures and

          programs. Advise management of any deviations from this program.

•  Follow diagrams, and drawings to produce parts to precision dimensions
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate machinery associated with tool shops including but not

           limited to manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and heat-treating ovens.

•  Maintain maintenance supplies by anticipating needed equipment and communicating needed

            supplies and irregularities

• Perform other duties as assigned

           Work 10 hour shift- Monday - Thursday

           2nd shift 4:30 PM- 3:00 AM

Who You Are:

• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
•  Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Typically requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 4 to 6 years of experience.
• Formal technical training or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Legible handwriting, basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of materials properties, machinability, and proper applications.
• Mathematical Skills
• To utilize email and computer-based maintenance software
• Read & understand instructions, drawings and electrical, pneumatics & hydraulic schematics
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely
• Self-directed
•  Must provide tools as required to complete job duties
• Willingness to work overtime and schedule changes on short notice

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Affordable Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
• Company-paid Life and AD&D, STD, and LTD Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Location & Commitments:

• Permanent full-time roll based in Trussville, AL.
• Overtime may be required to ensure client projects are completed and delivered on time.
•  Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary.

Working Conditions:

This position may involve potential exposure to hazardous materials, and environmental changes

(heat/cold), and the employee must be able to work under stress occasioned by production requirements,

personnel, and the needs of other departments, utilizing proper body mechanics.

Physical Requirements:

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. Employees are occasionally required to sit;

climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up

to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by

this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability

to adjust focus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.