Machinist
RWT Corp. dba Schaefer Machine
Manufacturer of a full line of glue coating machinery, roll coating machines, and lamination equipment for industrial and commercial application
About Us:
Welding Works is a metal fabrication business located along the shoreline, in Madison, CT. We are looking for a versatile person to fill the position of a Machinist.
- Compensation Range: Depends on proficiency of description items.
- Generous Benefits + 401k Retirement Plan.
- Health Insurance, Dental insurance, vision insurance, accident insurance, etc.
- PTO + Vacation time
Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with safe operation of Bridgeport, drill press, lathe, and other metal working machines. CNC experience is a MUST including set-up and operation
- Set up and machine parts according to established process documents. Establish and/or edit process documents on first time runs or when necessary.
- Able to inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, tape measure, depth and thread gauges and identify defective parts, unusual conditions, errors, or operational difficulties and report them to supervisor.
- Develop fixtures and plan out order of operations.
- Understand blueprints, sketches, drawings, operation sheets, and verbal orders and machine parts accordingly.
- Work independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
- Maintain neat work area, tools and equipment necessary to perform daily tasks.
- Knowledge of machining practices for various materials (Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, plastics) and ability to determine safe and efficient feeds and speeds.
- Keep track of cutter inventory (drills, carbide inserts, taps, etc.) and fill out request forms for tools required for upcoming work.
- Advise and assist others in the machine shop as requested
- Perform additional machine shop related activated as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting 1- 50 lbs., occasionally 51-100 lbs.
- Pushing & pulling 1-50 lbs., occasionally 51-100 lbs.
- Repetitive use of hands and feet required (both right & left)
- Frequently- Standing, bending, reaching, handling, and grasping.
- Required to sit/stand/walk 8-10 hours per day.
Job Type: Full-time.