Machinist​/Tool and Die Maker

Location: McKees Rocks

At a Glance

Company:  Santucci Process Development

Location:

McKees Rocks, PA
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:
$25 – $33 per hour  (based on experience)

Shift:  Day Shift (Daylight Hours)
Overtime:  Not required / as needed
Experience Level:  Entry to Mid-Level (1–2+ years)
Work Authorization:  U.S. work authorization required

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- Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support  steady, long-term demand for custom tooling, fixtures, and short-run machined components .
Santucci Process Development continues to see consistent project flow across tooling, repair, and prototype work, requiring a  versatile machinist  who can contribute across manual and conversational CNC equipment.

This position plays a key role in producing  one-off and short-run parts  where craftsmanship, setup skill, and problem-solving matter more than cycle time.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Set up and operate  manual mills, manual lathes, and conversational CNC equipment

Machine  custom fixtures, tooling, and precision test parts

Run  high-mix, low-volume  jobs and one-off builds

Load, adjust, and run conversational CNC programs

Select tooling, establish offsets, and manage setups independently

Perform in-process and basic first-article inspection

Assist with  machine, tooling, and equipment repair or redesign  projects

This is hands-on machining work where  every job is different .

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- Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines

3-axis CNC mills

2.5-axis CNC mill conversions

CNC lathes (up to Ø16″)

Manual mills and manual lathes (up to Ø18″)

Controls

Conversational CNC controls

CAD / Design

Solid Works (design-to-manufacture support)

Inspection Tools

Standard shop measurement tools for precision machining

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- What We’re Looking For

Required

1–2+ years of machining experience

Experience with  manual machining and/or conversational CNC

Ability to read blueprints and work to specification

Comfortable performing setups, offsets, and tool changes

Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship

Preferred (Not Required)

Tool & die or fixture-building experience

CNC mill or lathe setup experience

Exposure to repair, redesign, or reverse-engineering work

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Aluminum

Carbon steel

Stainless steel

Plastics

Fiberglass
(Materials vary by project and customer requirements)

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Santucci Process Development because:

Day shift only  — no nights or rotating schedules

Small, friendly, and  cohesive shop environment

Challenging, non-repetitive machining work

High involvement in setups, tooling, and problem-solving

Respect for skilled trades and hands-on experience

Competitive pay with performance-based growth

This is a shop for machinists who enjoy  variety and responsibility , not production-line work.

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay:  $25 – $33 per hour (DOE)

Schedule:

Full-Time | Day Shift

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

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- Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through  hire

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