Machinist II
Magnum Systems, Inc. is currently seeking a Machinist II to join our team at our Parsons, KS facility. If you are hardworking, trustworthy, reliable, and can succeed in a physically demanding, fast-paced work environment, we want you as part of our team.
Your Partner in End-to-End Manufacturing Solutions
Magnum Systems is uniquely positioned as both a highly skilled systems integrator and a manufacturer of customized bulk material handling solutions, including pneumatic conveying and automated packaging. Our dual expertise gives us a distinct advantage when designing and building custom solutions. For example, our in-depth understanding of manufacturers challenges allows us to identify and prevent potential issues early in the process, enabling us to deliver more effective, tailored outcomes than most system integrators.
On February 28, 2025, Magnum Systems, a leading systems integrator and a manufacturer of bulk material handling and packaging solutions, acquired ECS Solutions, an acclaimed, CSIA-certified expert in batch and process control automation, control systems integration, and manufacturing execution systems. With the addition of ECS, Magnum is positioned to deliver more extensive, innovative, end-to-end integrated systems. This acquisition combines over 110 years of industry expertise to provide tailored, turnkey, start-to-finish solutions for our valued customers, significantly increasing their operational efficiency, precision, and scalability for modern and future manufacturing.
Summary
The Machinist II is responsible for forming component parts by operating fabricating equipment, determining sequence of operations, preparing machines for production, regulating machining, producing parts, maintaining specifications and stock inventory, resolving production problems, and ensuring operation of equipment. This position is also responsible for performing accurate measurements for layout of parts, properly operating lathe, milling machine, and CNC equipment, properly operating fabrication machines (shear, press brake, drills, punches, etc.) for the manufacturing of metal parts, reading assembly and detail drawings, and barcode scanning of material and labor to job travelers.
Essential Functions
- Set up and operate lathe and mill machines.
- Set up, program, and operate CNC equipment as needed.
- Determine sequence of operations by studying drawings, specifications, and work orders.
- Prepare machines for production by positioning and securing fixtures, stops, guides, and turntables.
- Produce parts by locating and marking reference points on work piece with rule, compass, template, etc. Position or align work piece against stops and guides or with die.
- Regulate machines by setting and adjusting controls.
- Operate equipment, including drilling, reaming, tapping, broaching, grinding, drill sharpening and tool grinding and sharpening.
- Maintain specifications by observing operations, detecting malfunctions, inspecting parts, and adjusting controls.
- Operate miscellaneous hand tools, calipers, gauges, rules, templates, dies, and any other tools required to perform the job.
Qualifications
Required:
- High Diploma or GED equivalent
- Two years comparable work experience
Preferred:
- Trade School Graduate
- 3+ years experience
Skills Requirements
Proficient at using manufacturing equipment controls and instruments to monitor progress and determine actions. Extensive knowledge of manufacturing methods, processes, and procedures. Strong working knowledge of quality and inspection requirements, manufacturing processes, and measurement techniques. Proficient at drilling, reaming, tapping, broaching, off-hand grinding, sharpening, low tolerance lathe and mill work. Proficient at comprehending basic set up techniques to perform these duties. Ability to set up and run any given job with minimal instruction or supervision (precision bearing and sleeve work, finish rotors, cylinders, end plates, and CNC machines). Ability to learn the set up and operation of lower priority jobs such as milling keyways and machining of stubs. Proficient at using precision measuring instruments and hand tools. Demonstrated competency with tools required for mechanical inspection (calipers, gauges, etc.) and the ability to keep tools functional, in good working order, and calibrated at appropriate intervals. Ability to read drawings. Follow directions and cooperate, work, and communicate with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, and/or outside contacts.