We need skilled machinists now—join a team that keeps essential equipment running and values your work every day.
About Separators, Inc.
Separators is North America’s leading independent provider of centrifuge service, repair, and remanufacturing for major brands like Alfa Laval, Tetra Pak, and Westfalia.
We’re more than a repair shop—we’re a service-driven team that supports both our customers and our employees. We believe in working hard, helping each other, and always doing things the right way.
Why Join Us?
Stable, growing company
Team-oriented shop environment
Hands-on work where you can see results
Opportunities to learn and grow your skills
What You’ll Do
As a Manual Machinist II, you will:
Always keep safety of self and others as the highest priority
Operate manual machines (Lagun American Turnmaster PowerOne Series lathes, Lagun mills, grinders, drill presses)
Repair, rebuild, and fabricate precision parts
Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
Measure parts using tools like calipers and micrometers
Design fixtures, tooling and procedures to fabricate, modify or repair components
Inspect and test finished work to ensure quality and accuracy
Work with other team members to exchange technical information
Perform general maintenance, troubleshoot and solve mechanical issues
Keep work area clean, safe, and organized
Support and mentor less experienced machinists
What We’re Looking For
High School diploma or equivalent. Vocational school or apprenticeship preferred.
3–5 years of manual machining experience
Knowledge of metal properties and other material
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Ability to read blueprints and perform basic shop math
Experience using precision measuring tools
Experience with remanufacturing or repair work
Basic computer skills (tracking jobs, Microsoft Office)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to work independently under general supervision
Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
Physical Requirements
Standing and moving for most of your shift (8+ hours), including walking between machines and work areas
Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and handling parts and tools throughout the day
Lifting up to 50 lbs regularly without assistance (heavier items may require team lift or equipment)
Using hands and arms continuously for tasks requiring manual dexterity, such as measuring, assembling, and machining parts
Working with precision tools and machinery, requiring steady hands and attention to detail
Operating equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, overhead cranes, and forklifts (training provided as needed)
Working in a manufacturing/shop setting, which may include: