Machinist Helper

About Us

IMI houses a large fully operational machine shop where ourteam prides themselves on solving complex problems and applying innovative solutions that our competitors often find more difficult. A turnkeyprovider of heavy machining maintenance support and in-house engineering IMI has provided machining services for automotive mining construction marine steel production manufacturing and power companies.

While IMI embraces technology we do not turn from traditional machining methods. Industrial contracting requires adaptability between technology and human interaction. We believe that no amount of technology alone can produce the same precise hand and eye coordination and inherent knowledge of our skilled craftsmen.

Life With Us

Our culture at IMI resembles a tight-knit family and our clients are treated with the same high regard we treat each other. Our commitment to safe operations allows everyone from our team and our customers team to return home safe and sound each night. Our core values of Safety Integrity Quality and Production drive our promise to ourselves and accountability to our clients.

Job Summary

IMI is seeking a full-time Machinist Helper local to the Athens GA area.

Essential Functions

• Assist senior employees with the setup and operation of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Assist senior employees with the fabrication modification and repair of parts and mechanical instruments.
• Assist with loading feed mechanisms by lifting stock into positions.

Education and Experience

• 1 years experience in machining or a related field
• Accurately apply basic mathematical skills including addition subtraction multiplication division geometry and conversion of fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints to manufacture parts to engineering specifications is preferred but not required.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Abilityto operate a forklift.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb stoop kneel crouch crawl reach stand walk push pull lift grasp twist and bend for extended periods of time.
• Use arms and hands to reach for handle or manipulate objects.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Abilityto work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.

Benefits

All IMI Full-Time employees can enjoy the following benefits: major medical plans life insurance short & long-term disability insurance options a robust company matched 401k and PTO plans.

IMI maintains a Drug-Free Workplace in compliance with federal/state regulations. Employees are prohibited from using or possessing illegal drugs or alcohol on duty. This position is subject to pre-employment reasonable suspicion and random drug testing.