Machinist - 2nd shift

NOW OFFERING A $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE 2ND SHIFT MACHINE SHOP POSITIONS

• $1,000 at start
• $1,500 after 90 days
• $2,500 after 1 year

• Competitive pay based on experience
• 10% shift differential for 2nd shift employees
• Free 2nd shift dinner provided daily
• On-site workout facility available to employees
• Clean, climate‑controlled manufacturing environment
• Stable, growing company with long‑term career opportunities

Senior Machinist I

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Full Time (2nd Shift)

Sets up and operates a large variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, CNC mills & CNC lathes to machine metallic and non-metallic work pieces.

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up fixtures in both manual and CNC machines.
• Operates both manual and CNC machines.
• Uses all types of machining measuring equipment such as micrometers, depth micrometers, calipers, height gauges.
• Completes paperwork to maintain records, fills out inspection reports, and department standards.
• Reads moderately difficult blueprints or job orders for product specification such as dimensions and tolerance.
• Reads tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut.
• Secures tooling in tool holder (chuck, collet, and tool post).
• Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers or fixtures.
• Loads proper CNC programs into the control.
• Responsible for achieving the desired quality level on parts manufactured personally and by lower level machinists and operators, with the highest degree of labor efficiency possible.

Non‑essential Job Functions

• Checks machinery lubricant levels and maintenance documentation for ISO 9000.

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Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Extended periods of standing. Good vision for inspecting work and preparing programs/drawings on computer. 2‑8 years of experience in machine operation, basic computer skills, and some CNC experience required.

Clean, well‑lit, air‑conditioned area. Must be very safety oriented in the use of all machinery.

Pay Range: $29 to $31/hr plus incentive and shift differential.

Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance with multiple PPO and HSA plan options, dental and vision coverage. Flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee assistance program, smoking cessation support, weight management program, pet insurance, Life Lock identity protection, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Generous vacation time, sick/personal days, 10 paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

Richardson Electronics is an international organization with offices worldwide. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, grow, and contribute. We believe in creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. By promoting fairness, inclusivity, and a culture of mutual respect, we ensure that our employees, customers, and the communities we serve can achieve their goals.

Our ability to bring together individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our continued global success.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Required Postings:
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Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high‑value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in La Fox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners worldwide.

We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design‑in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure.

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