Conventional Machinist

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Conventional Machinist

Location:

Newark, Delaware

Schedule:

Full-Time

• 1st Shift: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop is seeking an experienced Conventional Machinist to join our precision manufacturing team. We specialize in manufacturing, repairing, and refurbishing critical components for the power generation, aerospace, military, and industrial markets. This position is responsible for setting up and operating a variety of conventional machine tools to manufacture and repair precision components while maintaining close tolerances and the highest quality standards.

Our family-owned company offers a clean, climate-controlled work environment, excellent benefits, overtime opportunities, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that has been delivering quality workmanship for more than 65 years.

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Set up and operate conventional machining equipment, including:
  
  - Engine Lathes Turret Lathes Vertical, Knee, and Horizontal Milling Machines Bridgeport Mills Vertical Turret Lathes (VTLs)
  Vertical Boring Mills (VBMs).
• Machine new components and repair existing parts to precise dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform precision machining operations including drilling, tapping, boring, lapping, cylinder bore honing, internal and external thread chasing, facing, and precision fitting.
• Accurately tram milling machine heads and quills to tables or angles and tram vises and angle plates for proper alignment.
• Center and indicate round and out-of-round work pieces for accurate machining.
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting speeds, and feeds based on material and machining requirements.
• Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment to verify compliance with customer specifications.
• Deburr, clean, and prepare completed work for the next operation.
• Collaborate with supervisors, quality inspectors, and fellow machinists to maximize productivity while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Accurately complete required production and quality documentation.

Qualified candidates must:

• Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Conventional Machinist operating mills and lathes.
• Have experience operating:
  
  - Engine Lathes Turret Lathes Bridgeport Mills Vertical, Knee, and Horizontal Milling Machines Vertical Turret Lathes (VTLs)
  Vertical Boring Mills (VBMs).
• Be proficient in the setup and use of:
  
  - Three-jaw centering chucks with reversible jaws
  
  Four-jaw independent chucks with reversible jaws
  
  Tail stocks
  
  Steady rests
  
  Compound rest angle setup.
• Have working knowledge of and experience using:
  
  - Standard OD and  test indicators
  
  Bore gauges
  
  Right-angle heads
  
  Indexing heads
  
  Rotary tables
  
  Boring heads
  
  Facing heads
  
  Tapping heads.
• Be able to accurately read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and GD&T.
• Be proficient in the use of precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Possess strong mathematical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical, lift assessment, and drug screening.

• Journeyman Machinist certification preferred.
• CNC machining experience is a plus.
• Experience machining large, close-tolerance components.
• Experience with repair and refurbishment of industrial equipment.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 quality environment.

• Ability to…