Machinist
- A Machinist is responsible for producing machined components within the D.R. Tech workshop for the Food, Dairy, and Cheese Industries.
About the role
D.R. Tech is looking for full-time experienced Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing operations on Mills, Lathes, Grinders, Hobs and Broaches for equipment used in sanitary food processing systems.
What you’ll do
- Dependable
- Punctual
- Motivated
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to learn and take directions.
- Ability to work with others.
- Strives for continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Reads process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
- Mounts work piece between centers, in chuck, or to faceplate, manually or using hoist.
- Installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic-tool-change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet.
- Depresses buttons, toggles, and starts machining operation.
- Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts.
- Turns dials and switches to correct machine performance, applying practical knowledge of lathe operation.
- Inspects first-run piece and spot-checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications, using micrometers and precision dial gauges.
- Studies job packet and organizes materials for next run to shorten changeover time.
- May set tools before positioning them in lathe, using precision gauges and instruments.
- May set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles.
- Work overtime/weekends as needed.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- OSHA 10/30 or other relevant safety certifications preferred.
- Ability to pass weld tests and background screening.
Compensation and Benefits
- 401(k) and matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- 6 Full & 2 Half Paid Holidays
- Boots & Shirt Allowance