Entry Level Machinist

Dunbarton Corporation is seeking an Entry Level Machinist to join our team who is responsible for building and repairing dies used to fabricate all frames and doors.

• Operate all grinders, lathes, milling machines, and EDM
• Read and fully interpret blueprints
• Order various tools and parts
• Operate precision measuring tools to calculate very close tolerance
• Operate all assigned Tool and Die equipment at the pace required by department management
• Train new employees on all job duties
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Always follow established Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures
• Complete all assigned paperwork and/or computer entries accurately and on time
• Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements, including regular on-site attendance at Dunbarton facilities and nights and weekends as required; regular on-site presence is an essential function of this position
• Performs other work as directed and required

• Knowledge of tool and die design, construction, repair, and modification from metal fabrication processes
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, specifications, and geometric tolerancing
• Knowledge of CNC and conventional machining processes, tooling, and metalworking equipment
• Knowledge of metals and alloys, including material properties, hardness, and heat tolerances
• Skill in interpreting and applying engineering drawings and specifications to tooling and die fabrication
• Skill in setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC and conventional machine tools
• Skill in using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Skill in assembling, fitting, adjusting, and repairing dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and tooling
• Skill in using CAD software to create tooling designs and production-ready documentation
• Ability to analyze specifications and visualize tooling designs and finished components
• Ability to ensure tooling and products meet quality, safety, and production requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, maintenance, and production teams
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns