Journeyman Manual Machinist – VTL​/VBM Operations

Journeyman Manual Machinist – VTL/VBM Operations

Location:

Newark, Delaware

Schedule:

Full-Time Shifts Offered:1st: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.2nd: 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.Build what powers critical industries

Imagine taking a worn component from a power plant or an aircraft system and returning it to service with micron-level precision. At DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop, your manual machining skill turns tough challenges into dependable solutions for power generation, aerospace, military, and industrial customers.

Your mission

Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and GD&T to plan precise setups.

Set up and operate conventional machine tools to manufacture and repair components to close tolerances.

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

Tram milling heads and quills; align vises and angle plates to exacting standards.

Center/indicate round and out-of-round work pieces for accurate machining.

Select tooling, speeds, and feeds appropriate to material and method.

Verify results using precision metrology to meet customer specifications.

Deburr, clean, and prepare work for subsequent operations.

Collaborate with supervision, quality, and peers to ensure productivity and quality.

Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe; follow all safety procedures.

Complete production and quality documentation with accuracy.

Primary equipment

Engine Lathes Turret Lathes Vertical, Knee, and Horizontal Milling Machines Bridgeport Mills Vertical Turret Lathes (VTLs)
Vertical Boring Mills (VBMs)
Qualifications5+ years of hands-on manual machining on mills and lathes.

Experience with Engine Lathes, Turret Lathes, Bridgeport Mills, Vertical/Knee/Horizontal Mills, VTLs, and VBMs.Setups and work holding: three-jaw centering chucks (reversible jaws), four-jaw independent chucks (reversible jaws), tail stocks, steady rests, compound rest angle setups.

Metrology and accessories: OD/s, dial test indicators, bore gauges, right-angle heads, indexing heads, rotary tables, boring heads, facing heads, tapping heads.

Proficient reading prints and GD&T; capable with precision inspection and shop math.

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.

Age 18+; high school diploma or GED.Successfully pass a pre-employment physical, lift assessment, and drug screening.

Preferred background

Journeyman Machinist certificationCNC machining experience

Large-part, tight-tolerance work Industrial equipment repair/refurbishment ISO 9001 quality systems familiarity

Physical requirements

Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motion throughout the workday.

Lift up to 50 lbs independently; use cranes/assist devices for heavier items.

Manual dexterity for safe machine tool and metrology use.

Work safely in proximity to industrial machinery.

What we offer

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 matching

Advancement opportunities and long-term career paths

Climate-controlled manufacturing facilities

Culture and impact

For over 65 years, we’ve delivered quality, integrity, and precision. Join a collaborative, team-first environment where solving complex machining problems and exceeding customer expectations is the standard.

Skill focusGD&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 LatheEEODuHadaway Tool and Die Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).