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Positions currently available:
CNC Technicians / Machine Tool Service Engineers
Machinery Assemblers and Service Technicians
CNC Technicians / Machine Tool Service Engineers

Advanced, Intermediate and Entry Level Positions Available
No Pay Too High For The Right Skill Set


Vanguard Machinery International, LLC, located in Houston, Texas, has a proud heritage and sterling reputation. We offer high-quality new metalworking machines in the industry for a wide variety of applications in stock for immediate delivery. Vanguard offers the most competitive pricing, with a leading sales team that provides exceptional customer service, and progressive use of internet technology making us an established market leader! We are currently seeking individuals to fill openings for CNC Technicians and Machine Tool Service Engineers with ADVANCED, INTERMEDIATE and ENTRY LEVEL positions. On the job training will be provided.

We have a need for people who are passionate about doing the job right the first time and who want a career verses a job. The positions are direct-hire and full-time. No agencies are involved. You must have excellent mechanical or electrical aptitude & work ethic. If you are willing and capable of learning new technical disciplines Vanguard Machinery has a once in a life time career opportunity for people with the right skill sets. Direct knowledge of CNC Machines is desired but not required for this opportunity. To be selected for this opportunity you will need to relocate to the Quad City area or already reside within reasonable driving distance thereof. We are installing 4 machines this year with a potential for 4 + more machines in 2008. One or two people will learn the many facets of high tolerance machine building and machine troubleshooting. This new knowledge will enable you to leverage what you already know and progress upward in both responsibility and salary with our rapidly growing Company. After all the machines have been installed the current plan is to have Service Technician/Engineer work at and work from this Customers location.

Positions are relative to the area in which you reside.

Applicants must exhibit the following capabilities:

* Responsibility for assembly, testing, debugging and repair of metalworking machinery including manual and CNC machine tools with Fanuc Controls such as, lathes, boring mills, horizontal and vertical machining centers, CNC lathes—slant bed, flat and vertical
* Mechanical aptitude; diagnose / resolve issues with hydraulic and pneumatic systems; interpret mechanical drawings; document machine upgrades and modifications
* Work experience in performing assembly, testing and installations of commercial industrial equipment including motors, pumps, and control panels
* Conduct machine prove-out in-house and at customer’s site; customer equipment installations; provide technical phone support; demonstrate ability to diagnose problems and establish corrective measures to resolve equipment issues
* Wire control panels and run cable; understanding basic AC/DC theory for troubleshooting series/parallel circuits; ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematic; perform electrical work to NEC Code
* Experience using multi-meter, clamp on meter and soldering
* Technical knowledge of PLCs and experience with automatic controls
* Experience with CNC Machine Controls, preferably Fanuc
* Travel: local and national for short and long-term assignments, depending on position
* Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders in industrial / manufacturing environment
* Experience with using fork lifts and cranes
* Good math skills and use of common PC based business programs
* Minimum 55-Hour work week
* Salary commiserate with work experience; no pay too high for the right skill set
* Benefits package includes Health Insurance and a competitive 401K
* Bi-Lingual: English and Mandarin Chinese a PLUS
* Advanced Level: 10+ years experience in machine tool repair and control troubleshooting
* Machinery Assemblers and Service Technicians

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To enquire about this position, please contact us at

careers@vanguardmachinery.com

Machinery Assemblers and Service Technicians

Vanguard Machinery International, LLC is a new company with a proud heritage and sterling reputation. We offer high-quality new metalworking machines in the industry for a wide variety of applications in stock for immediate delivery. Located in Northwest Houston, Vanguard offers the most competitive prices, with a leading sales team that provides exceptional customer service, and progressive use of internet technology making us an established market leader! We are currently seeking experienced individuals to fill positions for Machinery Assemblers and Service Technicians.

Applicants must exhibit the following capabilities:

* Mechanical aptitude; diagnose/resolve issues w/ hydraulic and pneumatic systems; interpret mechanical drawings; document machine upgrades and modifications.
* Wire control panels and run cable
* Assemble motors, pumps, control panels and blowers
* Service welding positioners, rollers and manipulators
* Experience with CNC Controls, preferably Fanuc
* Technical knowledge of PLC’s and experience with automated controls
* Conduct in-house testing and on-site customer equipment installations
* Must have own hand tools
* Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders in industrial / manufacturing environment
* Travel required for short-term and long-term assignments
* Benefits package including Health Insurance and competitive 401K included.
* Learn more about our company at www.vanguardmachinery.com

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To enquire about this position, please contact us at

careers@vanguardmachinery.com