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Role Overview

We are seeking multiple experienced Machinist to support precision manufacturing operations through the build, maintenance, and continuous improvement of tooling, fixtures, and custom components. This role plays a critical part in supporting both production and process development efforts by delivering high-accuracy machined parts, maintaining tight tolerances, and collaborating closely with engineering teams to improve manufacturability and performance.

This position is well suited for a hands-on machinist who takes pride in craftsm\anship, understands tooling lifecycle management, and enjoys contributing to complex, evolving manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC lathes to machine shafts, journals, and threaded features while maintaining specified tolerances, concentricity, and surface finishes.
• Perform milling, drilling, boring, and tapping operations using manual and CNC milling equipment, including precision layouts and hole patterns.
• Execute surface, OD/ID grinding, and honing processes to achieve critical dimensional and finish requirements.
• Manufacture, repair, and improve tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, and specialty tooling used in production and pilot environments.
• Inspect, refurbish, and requalify tooling by disassembling, cleaning, evaluating wear, performing repairs as needed, and restoring critical features through regrinding, honing, lapping, or stoning.
• Maintain accurate tooling records, including refurbishment history, dimensional checks, and tool life tracking.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and models to verify specifications prior to and during machining operations.
• Program, set up, and validate CNC machining jobs using conversational controls or CAM software, selecting appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds, and workholding methods.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, height gauges, pins, and optical comparators; utilize CMMs when available.
• Achieve and document tight tolerances on critical features, including high-precision shaft and bore fits.
• Assemble and trial tooling, diagnose functional issues, and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on prototypes, design changes, and continuous improvement initiatives, providing practical input on manufacturability and assembly.
• Support toolroom organization, machine upkeep, and inventory of tooling and consumables; coordinate external services such as heat treating or coatings when required.
• Accurately record labor, work orders, and maintenance activity in the maintenance management system.
• Adhere to all safety standards, including machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements, while actively participating in safety improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a toolroom or precision machining environment supporting industrial or manufacturing operations.
• Strong proficiency with manual lathes and mills, as well as surface and cylindrical grinding; capable of setting up and operating CNC equipment.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, fits, and tolerance schemes.
• Demonstrated skill with precision measurement tools and standard metrology practices.
• Comfortable operating shop equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts, with the ability to obtain required certifications.
• Experience documenting work and quality results using shop systems and standard computer tools.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to wire EDM, sinker EDM, jig grinding, or hard turning processes.
• Experience machining a variety of tool steels and alloys, along with coordinating heat treatment and surface coatings.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM platforms such as Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar software.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and engineering change activities.
• Background in fixture design, workholding solutions, and tooling refurbishment processes.
• Working knowledge of CMM inspection or SPC methods.

Schedule:

Shift Schedule: DuPont Rotating 12-Hour Shift

This position follows a DuPont rotating shift schedule. Employees must be available to work both day and night shifts on a rotating basis.

Shift Times:

• Day Shift: 6:45 AM – 6:45 PM
• Night Shift: 6:45 PM – 6:45 AM

Schedule Details:

• 12-hour shifts rotating between days and nights on a 4-week cycle
• Works an average of 14 shifts per 4-week period
• Schedule includes a built-in 7-consecutive-day break each cycle
• Shift rotations include every other weekend off
• Employees will not work more than 4 consecutive shifts without scheduled time off

Requirements:

• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Must be able to report at 6:45 AM or 6:45 PM depending on assigned rotation
• Must be punctual for shift handoff at start of each shift