Model Maker/Machinist
Job in
Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, USA
Listed on 2026-10-22
Listing for:
L.J. Gonzer
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
If you’re a detail-oriented machining professional who takes pride in precision workmanship, problem-solving, and bringing engineering concepts to life, we encourage you to apply! This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to challenging, high-precision projects in a collaborative engineering environment.
Position Details- Locations:
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, and Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 - Employment Type:
Long-term contract - Shift: 1st shift
- Pay Rate:
DoE - Work Location:
Must be able to work at both locations
Building prototypes, fixtures, and precision parts using manual and CNC equipment while holding tight tolerances and ensuring top tier quality.
Key Responsibilities- Precision Machining — Set up and operate manual and CNC milling machines and lathes to produce complex, high accuracy components.
- Surface Grinding — Perform precision surface grinding to achieve required flatness, parallelism, and surface finish.
- Mastercam Programming — Create, modify, and optimize milling toolpaths using Mastercam for prototype and production work.
- Prototype & Model Fabrication — Build models, fixtures, and custom components from engineering concepts or detailed drawings.
- Technical Drawing Interpretation — Read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
- Dimensional Inspection — Use micrometers, vernier/digital calipers, dial indicators, optical comparators, and other tools to verify tolerances ranging from 0.0002" to 0.005".
- Material Machining — Machine copper, stainless steel, aluminum, steel, brass, and plastics with proper tooling, feeds, and speeds.
- Team & Independent Work — Collaborate effectively with engineers and machinists while also working independently with minimal supervision.
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise- Machining Experience — Minimum 10 years of hands on experience with manual and CNC milling machines and lathes.
- Surface Grinding Skills — Strong working knowledge of precision surface grinding.
- Mastercam Proficiency — Working knowledge of Mastercam for milling toolpath creation and optimization.
- Technical Drawing Literacy — Ability to interpret detailed mechanical drawings and GD&T.
- Inspection Tools — Skilled in using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, optical comparators, and similar equipment.
- Material Knowledge — Prior experience machining copper, stainless steel, aluminum, steel, brass, and plastics.
- Tolerance Control — Demonstrated ability to hold tolerances from 0.0002" to 0.005".
- Mechanical Aptitude — Mechanical background is a plus.
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