Machinist​/Tool and Die Maker

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

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.

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.

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

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

Materials You'll Work With

• Aluminum
• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Plastics
• Fiberglass
  (Materials vary by project and customer requirements)

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.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

• Pay: $25 - $33 per hour (DOE)
• Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift
• Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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