Precision Machinist

Job Summary:

Set up and operate manual lathes, Bridgeport style milling machines with the ability to hold tight tolerances. (Ability to set up and run Mazak m5 T-2 preferred but not required).

Responsibilities and Skills Required:

• Have an understanding of GD&T (concentricity, runout, etc.)
• Measure and inspect machined surfaces, bores, bearing journals, for non-conformance using micrometers, height gauges, calipers, indicators and other metrology instruments.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Setup, program and operate a Mazak M5 CNC Lathe (preferred but not required)
• Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, vertical turning lathe, drill press, band saw, broaching machine, and others.
• Fabricate precision metal parts and templates
• Select, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, etc.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
• Confers with technicians, engineers, production personnel, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Various duties and assignments as needed per management.
• Work with team to reverse engineer parts and make parts from scratch.

DEM offers a competitive salary and benefits package:

• Medical
• Dental
• STD
• LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) options
• Paid vacation
• Holidays

Three to five years related machining experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates or educational courses in machining or machine tools a plus. Welding experience and Mazak M5 CNC Lathe a plus.

Compensation details: 24-30 Hourly Wage

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