Machinist

Thombert, an advanced manufacturer with a record of growth and success, is looking for a machinist to be located in Newton, IA.  Thombert is the leading manufacturer of polyurethane wheels & tires for electric forklifts and rubber track tractors.  We have manufacturing facilities in Newton, and Brooklyn, Iowa.  To apply, please email our Human Resources team with your resume here.

As a machinist at Thombert, you will use blueprints, shop packets, and verbal instructions to set up and produce parts within on machining centers. The machinist's duties and responsibilities include:

• Be able to set-up, operate, sharpen and maintain all tooling and perform routine lubrication on above-named equipment, that such employee has to operate
• Determine that parts are within acceptable tolerances using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Know the machining characteristics of all materials used in the plant while maintaining a clean and orderly workplace

Prior Education, Training, Skills & Experience Desired

• HS grad or GED
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• 18 months machinist training or experience on CNC lathes