Machinist; Manual & CNC - 1st Shift

* This position is for 1st Shift (M-F, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)*

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We are looking for a new Machinist to join our team!

The Machinist is responsible for building, assembling, and repairing precision machinery and components for our production operations. This role combines manual machining and welding with CNC operation (80% manual / 20% CNC) and equipment maintenance and fabrication, providing a key support function for both the Engineering and Production departments. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in machining and fabrication, strong blueprint reading skills, and a passion for creating high-quality mechanical solutions.

• Hands on fabrication and assembly of machinery, fixtures, and components for packaging, converting, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Perform manual welding, drilling, tapping, cutting, bending, and other hands-on fabrication tasks.
• Operate conventional lathes, milling machines, surface grinders,
  as well as CNC equipment (lathe and milling).
• Read and work from blueprints, schematics, and drawings; set up CNC machines using Feature CAM.
• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery and production equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to address equipment issues.
• Identify opportunities for process and machinery improvements.
• Maintain a safe and organized workspace, including regular cleanup routines.

• The ability to work with blueprints
• Assembly of machinery and machine components.
• Ability to use all machine shop tools for fabrication of parts.
• Basic knowledge of CNC machine operation.
• Basic knowledge of feature cam.
• Minimal supervision from the engineering manager and mechanical engineer.

• Trade School Diploma

• Manual welding, drilling & tapping
• Setup and operation of conventional lathe
• Setup and operation of conventional Milling machine
• Surface grinders
• Torque settings of various fasteners
• Shop safety