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HVAC Project Mechanic Journenyman (union)

Johnson Controls, Inc.
United States, Texas, Pasadena
May 09, 2025

We are looking for an experienced Machinist to contribute to our goals by using manual lathes and mills to manufacture and repair compressor components. They will perform as an integral member of the team by interpreting drawings; determining dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and set-up requirements to maximize efficiency; creating set-up sheets based on tooling selection criteria; monitoring and verifying the accuracy of each job's initial set-up and final outcome; and revising documents based on engineering changes in addition to other routine tasks within the department.

Our ideal candidate possesses a "can-do" outlook, enjoys problem-solving and learning, helping others in a team environment, and working on a variety of tasks. They should possess the following qualifications:

Required:

  • High school diploma or GED supplemented by 3+ years' operating manual machines in a mid to heavy manufacturing environment
  • Experience in the application of precision measuring equipment including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, indicators
  • Ability to accurately read drawings and specifications with an understanding of geometric tolerances and dimensions
  • Working knowledge of various tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars and inserts used on various machines
  • Ability to use various mathematical skills to calculate material fabrication, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra
  • Ability to set priorities and efficiently advance projects to achieve customer and quality objectives
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through with assignments with minimal supervision
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
  • Ability to learn and adapt to changing technology
  • Adherence to safety and quality standards, and dedication to reporting and correcting all issues
  • Dedication to maintaining a respectful workplace environment
  • Dedicated to maintaining a clean work environment as well as insuring that the accuracy of machinery in use stays within factory specifications.
  • Maintaining oil and coolant levels of machines as well as any preventive maintenance.

Desired:

  • Technical certificate
  • Skilled manual machinist familiar with a low production high tolerance environment operating both manual mills and lathes.
  • Ability to grind HSS tooling to print specifications for specific part features.
  • Previous experience with thin walled aluminum ring machining and manual lathe threading as well as thin walled split ring machining using pie jaws and or parting off of complete part in one setup.
  • Aluminum Tig welding.
  • Proficient in both Manual Mill and Lathe Operation, setup, tooling selection and work holding.
  • Previous experience in rotating equipment repair.
  • Other duties would include dimensional inspection of incoming factory supplied compressor parts.
  • Inventory of supplied parts.
  • Inspection of compressor components to be reused in rebuilds.
  • Writing scopes for component repair found out of spec using outside services.
  • Millwright duties that include teardown and rebuild of compressors as well as cleaning parts to make ready for assembly.
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