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Experienced Machinist/ Toolmaker - Full or Part TimeABOUT US

We are a small, specialized company supporting the semiconductor manufacturing industry through consumable and aftermarket parts manufacturing, and custom part modification. We are a lean, close-knit team where quality is non-negotiable and every person's contribution matters.

We are seeking an experienced machinist / tool maker to take full ownership of our machine shop — a role held for 26 years by a craftsman who recently retired.

If you are accustomed to loading stock, pushing a button, and waiting for parts to drop — this is not the role for you.

This is a job shop. You may machine one part or six. You may never see that part again, or it may come back in three months with a revision or in a different material. Every day is different. You will be expected to read the print, determine the approach, set up the machine, and make it happen — without someone looking over your shoulder.

We are looking for a machinist who takes pride in the craft, can improvise when needed, and brings the kind of experience that no amount of button-pushing can replace.

• Nardini Mascote MS1400S Engine Lathe with DRO — a proven, capable manual lathe for turning, threading, boring, and facing with precision and control
• Bridgeport Series 1 Vertical Mill with Centroid M400 CNC Control
• Kira VCT-30A Vertical Machining Center with Fanuc Controller — a rigid, reliable VMC for CNC milling operations
• CMM (currently being updated) — coordinate measuring capability for quality inspection

• Metals:
  Stainless steel, titanium, copper, aluminum
• Specialty:
  Graphite
• Engineering plastics: PEEK, Teflon (PTFE), Delrin

• Set up and operate manual lathes and CNC mills independently, including manual jog/handwheel operation on hybrid controls
• Program CNC toolpaths using Mastercam (other CAD/CAM experience considered)
• Operate the Fanuc controller on the Kira VMC
• Hold tolerances up to 0.001" consistently across varied materials
• Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to determine machining operations, fixturing, tooling selection, speeds, and feeds — without being handed a setup sheet
• Use precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, and plug gauges
• Perform first article inspections
• Utilize power tools for cutting, grinding, and shaping as needed
• Maintain equipment and keep the shop organized, clean, and safe
• Adapt quickly as priorities shift — flexibility is not optional here

• Proven, hands-on machining experience — setup and operation, not just operation
• Proficiency on manual lathes; comfortable running mills via both manual jog and CNC program control
• Ability to hold tolerances up to 0.001"
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings independently
• Experience with a variety of materials including metals and engineering plastics
• Self-starter who owns their work from setup to inspection
• Local candidates only — relocation assistance is not available

• Experience machining titanium, graphite, PEEK, or other demanding materials
• Mastercam experience preferred; other CAD/CAM software will be considered
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls
• Semiconductor industry or precision parts background

Work schedule for full time is M-F, 8am to 5pm

Compensation: $25 - $40 Based on Experience & Ability.