Machinist Job

Primary location: Macon, Georgia 
Relocation offered:  
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel:  
Non-compete: [[req_noncompete]] 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “x to X” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong? 

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

 By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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$36.64 per hour

Four (4) years of industrial experience are required. Determine the set-up of the machine and the method and procedure to be followed for the fabrication of new parts or the repairing of old parts.Fabricate new or replacement parts.  Know the method for the duplication of worn parts by measuring mating surfaces.  Perform various hand operations using hand tools to align and fit components and parts of machinery, conveyors, etc.  Use a spray gun to spray metal or high-density plastic on surfaces to create smooth surfaces for further machining or to properly fit parts to very close tolerances.  Know melting and casting techniques.  Use precision gauges and instruments to check dimensions.  Know operation of overhead tramrail for lifting, transporting, equipment and materials efficiently.  Work from complicated blueprints, sketches, specifications, and written or verbal instructions.   Die Shop Coordinator-  Set up sander press. Set sander, change head, install shims and stops and set registration. Know how to set up a flat head. Replace stripper buttons, springs, corner post bushings, and broken bolts as needed. Pinhead, change plates. Shim plates as required. Repair flat head. Inspect plates, dyes, and related parts for damage and wear. Straighten and replace hair as needed. Weld and grind fissures as needed. Set up a rotary fissure roll. Repair rotary roll.

Inspect rotary plates for damage and wear. Return damaged plates to the factory for replacement. Repair gauges. Store dies, punches, shims, and springs. Clean dies and plates. Clear plugged punch pin holes. Remove rust and apply rust inhibitor and dies. Repair plates for MITL presses. Record and report pin wear on the and MITL heads. Salvage-worn punches to the proper length. Dress stripper buttons according to the procedure. Operate and maintain grinder, welder, stud welder, hand drills, drill press, and all hand tools associated with the job. Coordinate activities of the die shop. Make sure all required work is completed. Oversee the Die Shop Training Program.   General -   Work with limited supervision.  Maintain a clean, safe work area.  Observe safety precautions and plant regulations in order to prevent injury to self and others or damage to equipment and materials.  Perform other duties as required or requested.  Supervised by Maintenance Department Supervisor.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Macon GA)

Our Macon Plant, one of twenty Armstrong plants in North America, employs over 400 people working on rotating shifts, 24/7, in the manufacture and shipment of acoustical ceiling tile to Armstrong's customers.  Located approximately 85 miles south of Atlanta, the Macon facility has 33 acres under one roof, or 1.5 million square feet of floor space.  It is the largest ceiling tile factory in the world.  The operations are complex, automated, use the latest modern management technology, and manufacture a wide range of commercial and residential ceiling products.

Macon, also known as the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World", is in the heart of Georgia and marks a historical crossroads in the south. The city carries with it a rich cultural heritage while creating a strong vision for the future. Macon offers the amenities of a small friendly city with the advantages of a growing community.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!