JOB DETAILS

Shape Room Machinist Class 1

CompanyGeneral Carbide Corporation
LocationHempfield Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 15, 2026
About The Company
At General Carbide, we manufacture tungsten carbide tooling for a wide range of industrial wear and metal forming applications. In addition to producing metallurgical powders, we shape, sinter and finish-grind tungsten carbide. We employ more than 200 highly-skilled professionals in our production operations, enabling us to sell our products throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. The company was established 50 years ago in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, and has annual sales of more than $40 million. As a woman-owned business, General Carbide has achieved certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
About the Role

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This is the entry level position in the shape room. Positions in this class will perform a variety of entry level physical tasks and have their work supervised. Shape Room Machinist Class 1 employees will have tasks explained before they start to ensure full understanding of all work instructions.  

The work performed is observed and proficiency is reviewed every 90-180-270-360 days. As the employee progresses in skill the difficulty and variety of work will increase. During the 90 day benchmarks the employee will have a skill competency test as well as a formal review. If the employee successfully and consistently passes and proves independence as a Class one, they will have the opportunity to move to a Class 2 position. Shape Room Machinist Class 1 has no supervision of others.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform machine set up and operation of band and table saws, rounder, slicing, and between centers for basic jobs to meet customer requirements.
  • Work as a team.
  • Have a good understanding of procedures throughout the shaping process.
  • Use required measurement devices (scale and calipers) to ensure customer requirements and internal Quality requirements are met.
  • Notify Supervisor or cell leader of exceptions.
  • Maintain accurate transactions in ERP system.
  • Maintain clean work environment.
  • All other duties as assigned.


Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • If no experience upon hire, successful completion of the General Carbide Career Academy. 

Mathematical Skills:

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work at minimum an 8-hour day. During the day the employee will be required to:

  • regularly required to stand and talk or hear.  
  • frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.  
  • is occasionally required to sit.  
  • must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, anything over 100 pounds or awkward should be lifted by 2 employees or mechanical means.  
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • May be required to learn how to operate a forklift and/or scissor lift as well as pallet jacks and sky jacks.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

  • regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  
  • is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  
  • The noise level in the work area may require hearing protection to be worn.
  • Respirators are required for most job descriptions in building 1 and 3.  
  • Safety glasses are to be worn at all times.
  • If you are required to wear a respirator you are required to be clean shaven. No exceptions. You will be fit tested on employment and once a year after. Failure to comply with this could end up in disciplinary behavior.  
  • Understand and obey our zero discharge policy and our Title V permit, which will be taught to you during new hire and on the job training.  

Quality Standards:

The following Quality Standards are representative of the standards set by General Carbide. These standards must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

  • Adhere to all safety/environmental requirements and assist in promoting a culture of safety. 
  • Follow all established procedures.
  • Contribute to meeting department quality-related goals to include delivery and other common organizational goals.
  • Ensure all measurement equipment being used is properly calibrated, in good working condition and properly documented per established procedures. 
  • Ensure all records are filled out completely and legibly per established procedures. 
  • Work with supervisor to Identify and contribute to updating written procedures when change to a current process is made. 
  • When conflicting information is found, notify supervisor immediately for clarification before executing the next operational step. 


Quality Policy:

Work Together as a Cohesive Team 

Exceed our Customer’s Expectations for Quality and Performance

Continually Improve our Products and Performance

Always Deliver on Time

No Defects!

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Key Skills
Machine SetupBand Saw OperationTable Saw OperationCalipersScalesERP SystemsQuality ControlMeasurement DevicesForklift OperationSafety Compliance
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform machine setup and operation of saws and slicing equipment to meet customer requirements. Maintain accurate ERP transactions and ensure all quality and safety standards are met within the shape room.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
116
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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