Machinist 2+ Years

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Machinist with over two years of experience to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate, set up, and maintain a variety of CNC, HMC, and VMC machining equipment to produce precision metal components, rods, and cases. Your expertise will ensure high-quality output, adherence to technical specifications, and efficient production workflows. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional eager to contribute to manufacturing projects creating hydraulic cylinders.

Duties

• Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repair work on plant equipment and CNC’s.
• Repairs equipment by removing defective parts, replacing them with new or usable, test to see if repair was adequate.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes’ dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Inspects parts before and after machining to insure manufacturing to specification.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications and provides documentation thereof.
• Stamps parts produced and maintains documented trace ability to material heat and serial numbers.
• Operates electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Operates a forklift to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Operates manual lathe as assigned.
• Performs all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Helps in other areas of machine maintenance when needed.
• Responsible for maintaining and managing tooling, inserts, oils, coolants within assigned work area.
• Responsible for labeling secondary containers of cutting fluids, solvents, etc. used in the work area.
• Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Company’s housekeeping policies.
• Responsible for cleaning equipment including disposal of chips and shavings produced during machining process.

Qualifications

Join us if you’re passionate about precision manufacturing! Bring your expertise in CNC machining, blueprint reading, measurement techniques, and mechanical knowledge to help us deliver top-quality components that meet the highest standards. We value proactive problem-solvers who thrive on continuous improvement and are eager to contribute their skills in a collaborative setting.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Experience:

• Machining: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hampton, IA 50441 (Required)

Work Location: In person