Tool Room Machinist - Ames, IA

Precision Meets Opportunity:
Tool Room Machinist Position in Ames, IA

Technical Services, Inc. (TSI) is actively hiring a Tool Room Machinist in Ames, IA.

The Tool Room Machinist is responsible for manufacturing repairing, and maintaining precision tools, dies, fixtures, and machine components used in production operations. set up and operate manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders. Candidates must be able to demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and orderliness in work assignments, while striving for perfection and showing professional concern for quality of work.

Technical Services Inc is a family-owned and operated business that values hard work ethic and professionalism while maintaining a relaxed work environment. As a small business, the company offers flexibility in work schedules with open communication. Employees benefit from tenured coworkers who provide support and provide autonomy in approaching tasks as long as work is completed to acceptable standards.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive pay

• PTO

• Paid holidays

• Health insurance, dental and vision insurance

• Retirement planning options with company match

• Flex spending

• Flexible schedule

• Supportive team environment, supporting work-life balance

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders while maintaining tight tolerances (±.001 in lathes and mills, and ±.0005 with grinding equipment)

• Perform precision setups including leveling mill heads, squaring vises, and indicating parts (including 4 jaw chucks)

• Utilize tooling and attachments such as boring heads, angle heads, rotary tables, and 3 /4 jaw chucks

• Apply proper speeds and feeds for high-speed steel and carbide tooling

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain precision tools, dies, fixtures, and machine components from blueprints

• Operate manual and CNC equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support preventive maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3+ years' experience in a tool room environment

• Attitude that is willing to listen, learn, and work together with other team players

• Experience working in an ISO 9001 shop is a plus but not required

This is your opportunity to join a team that respects your expertise and offers real work-life balance. Apply today!

This organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a supporter of affirmative action with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to membership in any protected class by federal, state, and/or local laws.