Precision Manual Machinist – Toolroom & Repair Specialist

Precision Manual Machinist – Toolroom & Repair Specialist

Location:

Newark, Delaware

Schedule:

Full-Time Available

Shifts:

1st: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.2nd: 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.A day in this role

Step into a clean, climate-controlled shop where legacy craft meets modern expectations. Your day begins by reviewing blueprints and GD&T, selecting tooling, and planning setups for precision work on new builds and intricate repairs that support power generation, aerospace, military, and industrial customers. You’ll run manual lathes and mills, dial in close tolerances, verify with precision instruments, document results, and hand off spotless, deburred parts for the next operation—all while collaborating with seasoned machinists who take pride in quality.

What you’ll handle

Read/interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and GD&T.Set up and run conventional machines to produce and repair precision components while holding tight tolerances.

Perform drilling, tapping, boring, lapping, cylinder bore honing, internal/external thread chasing, facing, and precision fitting.

Tram milling heads/quills to tables or angles; tram vises and angle plates for perfect alignment.

Center and indicate both round and out-of-round work pieces.

Choose proper tooling, cutting speeds, and feeds based on materials and operations.

Inspect parts using precision metrology to confirm compliance with customer requirements.

Deburr and clean work, then stage for subsequent operations.

Partner with supervisors, quality, and peers to maximize throughput without compromising standards.

Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area; follow all safety procedures.

Accurately complete required production and quality records.

Machines you’ll run Engine Lathes Turret Lathes Vertical, Knee, and Horizontal Milling Machines Bridgeport Mills Vertical Turret Lathes (VTLs)
Vertical Boring Mills (VBMs)
What you bring

Minimum five (5) years of manual machining experience on mills and lathes.

Hands-on experience with Engine Lathes, Turret Lathes, Bridgeport Mills, Vertical, Knee, and Horizontal Milling Machines, VTLs, and VBMs.Proficiency setting up and using three-jaw centering chucks with reversible jaws; four-jaw independent chucks with reversible jaws; tail stocks; steady rests; and compound rest angle setups.

Working knowledge of standard OD/s, dial test indicators, bore gauges, right-angle heads, indexing heads, rotary tables, boring heads, facing heads, and tapping heads.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and GD&T.Skilled with precision measurement and inspection equipment; strong shop math, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving.
18+ years of age; high school diploma or GED.Successfully pass a pre-employment physical, lift assessment, and drug screening.

Preferred Journeyman Machinist certification.

CNC machining exposure.

Experience machining large, close-tolerance components.

Industrial equipment repair/refurbishment background.

ISO 9001 environment experience.

Physical demands

Stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.

Independently lift up to 50 lbs; use cranes or assist devices for heavier loads.

Manual dexterity to safely operate machine tools and precision instruments.

Work safely around industrial machinery and equipment.

Compensation and benefits

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

Annual wage increases and performance incentives
40 hours of paid vacation after the first six months

Three weeks of paid vacation during the first year Eleven paid holidays

Four paid personal/sick days during the first year Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with company match

Advancement opportunities and long-term career growth

Climate-controlled manufacturing facilities

About DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop For 65+ years, we’ve earned the trust of demanding industries through precision craftsmanship and integrity. Our team thrives on complex machining challenges and takes pride in delivering exceptional results on time—every time.

Proficiencies we valueGD&TISO 9001 Certification Experience Precision Measurement & Inspection Manual Machining Skills Shop Math Skills Experience in a Manufacturing Environment Machines & technologies you’ll use Turning Lathe Manual Lathe Thread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)
Boring Mill Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport, ProtoTRAK)
Measurement Gauges Calipers and Micrometers Engine Lathe Compliance Du Hadaway  Tool and Die Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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