Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.
At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.
We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.
Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!
Day Shift | Monday-Friday | 5:00 AM-1:30 PMSwing Shift | Monday-Friday | 1:00 PM-9:30 PM | 10% Shift DifferentialOvertime AvailableBenefits Start on Day One
At Chromalox, we're looking for an experienced Machinist II who takes pride in producing high-quality components and solving manufacturing challenges. If you enjoy machine setup, blueprint interpretation, and working with a team that values quality workmanship, we'd like to talk with you.You'll work with equipment including Haas, Okuma, and Cincinnati machines in a manufacturing environment where your skills directly impact product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
As a Machinist II, you'll be trusted to set up, operate, and troubleshoot a variety of machining equipment while producing quality components to meet specifications.
Responsibilities:Setting up and operating CNC mills, lathes, and related equipment.Reading and interpreting blueprints, work instructions, and engineering drawings.Selecting tooling, fixtures, and work-holding solutions for efficient and accurate machining.Performing machine adjustments and making process corrections to maintain tolerances.Inspecting finished parts using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools.Assisting with troubleshooting machining and production issues.Performing routine preventative maintenance and supporting TPM initiatives.Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.Supporting continuous improvement efforts and helping train less experienced team members.Collaborating with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve processes and product performance.
We're seeking a machinist who enjoys technical work, takes ownership of quality, and has a strong attention to detail.
Qualifications:3+ years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.Strong blueprint-reading and dimensional inspection skills.Experience using precision measuring instruments.Ability to perform machine setups and make machining adjustments as needed.Understanding of shop mathematics, tolerances, and machining principles.Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to producing quality work.Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Why Join Chromalox?
At Chromalox, skilled trades professionals play a critical role in our success. We value employees who take pride in their craft and continuously look for ways to improve processes, quality, and efficiency.
Here you'll find:Swing shift schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM-9:30 PMOvertime opportunities availableBenefits effective on Day OneOpportunity to work with Haas, Okuma, and Cincinnati equipmentStable manufacturing environment with meaningful workOpportunities to expand your technical skills and cross-train on additional equipment and processesCollaborative teams that value experience, ideas, and continuous improvementA company committed to safety, quality, and employee developmentThe opportunity to make an impact by producing products used in critical industrial applications around the world
If you're an experienced machinist who enjoys precision work, problem-solving, and being part of a team that values craftsmanship, we encourage you to apply.
At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.
Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.
Spirax Group is the new name for Spirax-Sarco Engineering.
We are a global thermal energy and fluid technology solutions Group, positioned to play a critical role in enabling the industrial transition to net zero, in support of our Purpose, to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders, as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world.
Our solutions improve the operating efficiency and safety of the critical industrial processes that sit behind the production of consumables used every day. Our recently launched new-to-world decarbonisation* solutions use proprietary technologies to electrify boilers, for the raising of steam, as well as the electrification of other critical industrial process heating applications.
Our Group comprises three world-leading Businesses:
Steam Thermal Solutions helps customers control and manage steam within their mission critical industrial applications, helping to put food safely on the world’s tables and keep our hospitals running.
Steam Thermal Solutions includes:
Spirax Sarco
Gestra
Electric Thermal Solutions has proprietary technologies that deliver electrification solutions at scale in industrial settings. We also deliver freeze protection and defrost solutions critical to aviation and space industries and ensure thermal uniformity in semiconductor chip manufacturing to power the critical electronic systems we rely on.
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is engineering vital fluid technology solutions that optimise the efficient use of resources and support advancements in global health, such as lifesaving vaccines and gene therapies.
Spirax Group is a FTSE 100 Company, headquartered in Cheltenham (UK). We have 37 strategically located manufacturing plants around the world, with 10,000 colleagues, operating in 66 countries and serving 110,000 customers globally.
* Eliminates Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions when connected to a green electricity source.
