Manual Machinist

Location:

Gonzales, LA, US, 70737

Desk Designation: Onsite

Job Req ID: 1495

Type of Contract: Permanent Full-Time

Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.

Present in 33 countries with 50 industrial sites and 18 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.

For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.

Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

Main missions

Key Responsibilities
• Set up and operate manual machine tools including lathes, mills, horizontal boring mills, and vertical turret lathes.
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and job specifications to ensure parts meet design and dimensional standards.
• Machine and rework graphite and other corrosion-resistant materials with appropriate speeds, feeds, and tooling.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools.
• Maintain machinery, tools, and work areas to ensure safe, efficient operation and product quality.
• Perform quality checks and document results to meet internal and customer specifications.
• Support a clean and safe shop environment in compliance with Mersen’s EH&S procedures.

Main duties

Experience & Skills
• Minimum 2 years of manual machining experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and material characteristics—especially graphite.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use precision measurement instruments.
• Comfortable working independently with limited supervision.
• Capable of standing for long periods and frequently lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Experience working in a job-shop or production environment is preferred.

Physical Demands
• Stand, walk, and reach for extended periods while operating machines.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of parts up to 35 lbs.
• Use of hands and arms in repetitive motion for machining tasks.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators if necessary.

Work Environment
• Industrial machining shop with exposure to:
• - Graphite dust and airborne particles
• - Moderate to high noise levels
• - Heat from machines and summer conditions
• Fast-paced, team-oriented setting focused on precision and safety.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required to meet customer delivery schedules.

Requirements
• Reliable transportation to the Gonzales facility.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and housekeeping.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Punctuality, attention to detail, and a professional attitude are critical.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends, as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.