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The consistent expansion of our enterprise across various industries, including defense, municipal infrastructure, power, aerospace, and oil & gas, necessitates the ongoing addition of skilled individuals to sustain our growth.
Primary Flow Signal, Inc. (PFS) and its subsidiaries are the industry's leading manufacturer in flow measurement technology, contract fabrication and machining, engineering, sales, support, and distribution. We offer both proprietary product lines and contract manufacturing services that meet customer and international standards. As a vertically integrated organization, we have the unique ability to provide most manufacturing and testing services in-house at our headquarters facility in Cranston, RI.
Manual Machinist - Turning, Milling & Grinding (Position)
Primary Flow Signal is looking for a seasoned Manual Machinist with strong experience in manual turning, milling, and grinding. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone who is highly skilled on manual equipment, understands tight-tolerance work, and can independently produce accurate parts from drawings, sketches, or instructions.
Position Responsibilities:
Operate manual engine lathes, including long-bed manual lathes
Operate Bridgeport-style manual milling machines
Perform surface grinding, including Blanchard grinding
Machine parts to close tolerances using manual equipment
Read and interpret mechanical drawings
Select proper tooling, speeds, feeds, setups, and machining methods
Inspect work using standard measuring tools
Maintain quality, accuracy, and good workmanship throughout the process
Skills & Qualifications:
Strong manual lathe experience
Strong manual milling experience
Grinding experience preferred
Ability to hold tight tolerances on manual equipment
Ability to read blueprints and inspect your own work
Good mechanical judgment and attention to detail
Reliable, professional, and safety-mindedFork truck experience a plus
Attention to close detail and a commitment to safety
Employment at Primary Flow Signal
Primary Flow Signal offers a complete and highly attractive benefits package to qualified individuals including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K with employer contributions, life insurance, bonus plan and paid vacation/holidays. Investment in our employees by way of training, unrivaled benefits, and a pleasant, respectful work environment is of paramount importance to our company. The commitment PFS makes to each, and every employee is intended to foster a lasting and fruitful career within our organization.
VETERANS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT PRIMARY FLOW SIGNAL.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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FIND FULFILLMENT IN YOUR CAREER!
As Primary Flow Signal continues the march towards continued growth and prosperity, coveted positions are available NOW in our machining group. Personnel at PFS leave the company upon retirement and because of this, positions here only become available at times of expansion. If you love what you do, and want to love where you do it, get in touch and let's see if we are a good fit for each other. Primary Flow Signal is a growing company offering premium benefits, top pay rates, and opportunity for career growth.
Our Success Philosophy
Our formula for success since 1983 is built upon a foundation of talent. The superior level of skill and experience possessed by our collective manufacturing team allows PFS to operate in manufacturing categories not accessible by an average fabrication organization. The challenging nature of our work, our pay, our benefits, and our cultivated team of skilled manufacturing experts will never be described as average. Our search for the absolute pinnacle of talent in all disciplines continues today. If you are looking for a long term, accomplished career that inspires even the "Best of the Best
