Welding Works

General Machinist - CNC focus

Madison, ConnecticutFull-time
$32 - $42 hourly
About the Job
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.