Machinist

Discover your potential

Do you have the drive to create, innovate and develop sustainable solutions for the mining and cement industries, taking on some of the world's biggest challenges? If yes, you will fit right into our culture.

We count on people who are agile, challenge conventions, and drive success for us and our customers. We want passionate employees who excel in collaboration.

Together we carry forward a brand of excellence and a safe industry for employees.

FLSmidth Cement is seeking experienced Machinists to further their skills and development.

This position will require mandatory training in Pekin, Illinois between July and November 2024.

Your responsibilities

○ Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines.

○ Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production.

○ Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping.

○ Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.

○ Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary.

○ Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.

○ Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.

○ Maintains a safe and clean workstation.

○ Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

What you bring

○ Excellent coordination and mechanical skills

○ Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety

○ Solid written and verbal communication skills

○ Proficient in math

○ Basic computer skills

○ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks

Education And Experience Requirements

○ High school degree or equivalent

○ Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly

○ Working knowledge of safety protocols

○ Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted through email.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers