Machine Shop Assistant

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

PVA is hiring a Machine Shop Assistant to join our growing team. We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work and Healthiest Employer award winner, recognized for combining cutting-edge technology with a strong, supportive culture. If you're ready to take the first step in your machining career, we would love to connect.

Job Description: The Machine Shop Assistant plays an integral role in the machining process and ensures that machinists have the material needed to create parts. After the parts are machined, the Machine Shop Assistant will clean and pack the parts to move on to the next step in the manufacturing process.

Job Details:

• 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday-Friday (1st shift)
• Starting pay $17.00 - $21.00 per hour depending on experience.
• Onsite in Halfmoon, NY
• On-the-job training provided
• Opportunities for advancement within the shop

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates saws to cut raw material to specified lengths.
• Washes and cleans parts to meet cleanliness standards.
• Wraps and packages finished parts to prevent damage during shipping.
• Polishes and deburrs parts to meet quality specifications.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area.
• Assists machinists and other team members as needed.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Punctual, dependable, and team-oriented.
• A self-motivated professional who thrives both independently and collaboratively in team environments.
• Performs effectively in fast-paced, dynamic settings, maintaining focus and adaptability.
• Exhibits sound judgement; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Maintains a calm, professional demeanor when navigating challenging or high-pressure situations.
• Efficiently manages multiple projects and competing priorities with urgency, accountability, and follow-through.
• Exhibits a strong sense of initiative and continuous improvement.
• Basic use of hand tools, preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Associates Degree in industrial applications or machining, preferred.

Job Location: PVA Global Headquarters | Halfmoon, NY

PVA provides competitive salaries with a rich benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; free onsite health center; employer paid Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; paid parental leave; 401k savings with company match; new employee mentorship program.

PVA is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, disability (including pregnancy related conditions), genetic information, predisposition and carrier status, military or veteran status, marital and familial status, domestic violence victim status, reproductive health decision making, prior convictions or arrests, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Requirements:

Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation or moving about in a work area. (C)
• Sitting: Remaining in a normal seated position. (F)
• Carrying: Moving an object usually by holding it in hands or arms, or on shoulders. Up to 50 lbs. (F)
• Lifting: Raising an object from one level to another with hands or arms and/or shoulders, back and legs (F)
• Pushing/Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that object moves away from/towards the force. (F)
• Travel: Requires traveling outside geographic area. (O)
• Stooping; Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. (F)
• Reaching; Extending hands or arms in any direction. (C)
• Handling; Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise performing precision work with hands. (O)
• Bending/Twisting; Continual intermittent twisting of the spine. (F)
• Talking; Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work. (C)
• Hearing; Receiving detailed information through oral communication. (C)
• Vision; Clarity of vision at near or far distances. (C)
• Computer usage or other special equipment operated. (C)

Legend:

• NP Not Present
• Occasional (Up to 25% of time)
• F Frequent (26%-74% of time)
• C Constant (75% or more of time)