Manual Machinist

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Cogent is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Manual Machinist to join our dedicated team in Riverside, Missouri. If you're driven by the chance to directly impact organizational success and excited to share in the growth of an Employee-Owned Company, look no further!

Essential Responsibilities: (include the following; however, other duties may apply)

• Operate manual machining equipment (lathes, mills, drill presses, hydraulic presses, saws) for precise fabrication, repair, and maintenance of machine parts and tooling
• Accurately interpret CAD drawings, blueprints, and manuals
• Fabricate components from metals, plastics, and composites to exact specifications
• Service and repair rotating equipment commonly found in the water and wastewater industries. Frequently working under tight deadlines
• Properly select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines in a safe and responsible manner
• Consistently meet quality standards, ensuring accuracy with precision measurement tools
• Provide recommendations to optimize machining processes for efficiency and adaptability
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and safety checks
• Document precision quality repairs in our current reporting software

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience as a Manual Machinist
• High mechanical aptitude with proficiency in precision measurement
• Experience servicing pumps or rotating equipment is a strong plus
• Ability to read CAD drawings and technical blueprints
• Physically fit, able to lift up to 50 lbs; must pass pre-employment physical

Why Join Cogent?

Cogent is a dynamic, employee-owned company dedicated to innovative fluid processing solutions. With close to 500 employee-owners, we serve the Industrial, Municipal, Commercial Building Trades, and Oil & Gas markets through our partner companies.

We believe our people are the difference-makers. As an Employee-Owned Company, you'll directly benefit from your contributions and share in our collective success.

Benefits & Perks:

• Employee Ownership Stock (ESOP) – Share directly in the company's success.
• Competitive Compensation and Profit-Sharing Plan (bonuses).
• Robust 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with generous matching.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Schedule and 8 hours paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to your community!
• Continued Professional Training and Career Development Opportunities.

At Cogent, your career growth and job satisfaction are integral to our shared success. Bring your precision machining expertise to our dedicated team and share in our employee-owned success.

Apply Now! Join Cogent and discover why our employees proudly call this their career home.

Experience

Required

• 2 - 3 years: Experience in manual machining

Education

Required

• High School or better in General Studies or related field

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better in Machine Technology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License

Skills

Required

• Attention to Detail
• Safety

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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