Manual Lathe & Milling Machinist - Heavy Component Repair

Job Description

Job Description

Manual Lathe & Milling Machinist – Heavy Component Repair

Location: Newark, Delaware

Schedule: Full-Time

Shifts:

• 1st: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 2nd: 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Is this you?

• Do you enjoy tuning in a four-jaw chuck until the needle barely moves?
• Do you take pride in indicating a tough, out-of-round workpiece and nailing the spec?
• Do you like transforming worn industrial parts into like-new components?

If yes, you’ll feel right at home at DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop, where manual machining excellence powers the aerospace, military, power generation, and industrial sectors.

Where you’ll make your impact

• Translate blueprints, engineering drawings, specs, work instructions, and GD&T into precise setups and parts.
• Set up and operate manual equipment to fabricate and repair precision components to tight tolerances.
• Execute drilling, tapping, boring, lapping, cylinder bore honing, internal/external thread chasing, facing, and precision fitting.
• Tram milling heads/quills; align vises and angle plates for perfect geometry.
• Center/indicate round and non-round stock for accurate machining.
• Select tooling, cutting speeds, and feeds matched to material and operation.
• Inspect with micrometers, indicators, and gauges to meet customer requirements.
• Deburr/clean parts and prepare for downstream processes.
• Collaborate with supervisors, quality, and fellow machinists to drive output and quality.
• Keep the work area organized and safe; follow all safety policies.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.

Equipment on the floor

• Engine Lathes
• Turret Lathes
• Vertical, Knee, and Horizontal Milling Machines
• Bridgeport Mills
• Vertical Turret Lathes (VTLs)
• Vertical Boring Mills (VBMs)

What you’ll need

• At least five (5) years running manual mills and lathes.
• Experience operating Engine Lathes, Turret Lathes, Bridgeport Mills, Vertical/Knee/Horizontal Mills, VTLs, and VBMs.
• Comfortable with three-jaw centering chucks (reversible jaws), four-jaw independent chucks (reversible jaws), tailstocks, steady rests, and compound rest angle setups.
• Fluent with OD/ID micrometers, dial test indicators, bore gauges, right-angle heads, indexing heads, rotary tables, boring heads, facing heads, and tapping heads.
• Strong print reading, GD&T comprehension, and shop math; proven problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
• 18 years of age or older; high school diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical, lift assessment, and drug screening.

Bonus points

• Journeyman Machinist certification
• Exposure to CNC machining
• Large-part, close-tolerance machining
• Industrial repair/refurb experience
• ISO 9001 quality environment experience

Physical realities

• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions all shift.
• Lift to 50 lbs independently; use overhead cranes/assists for heavier items.
• Maintain dexterity for safe machine and instrument operation.
• Work safely around industrial machinery.

Pay and perks

• Competitive wages
• Overtime opportunities
• Annual wage increases and performance incentives
• 40 hours of paid vacation after the first six months
• Three weeks of paid vacation during the first year
• Eleven paid holidays
• Four paid personal/sick days during the first year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement and long-term growth
• Climate-controlled facilities

Grow with a proven team

For more than 65 years, DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop has blended craftsmanship and reliability to deliver precision parts on time. Join a shop where quality, teamwork, and pride in workmanship matter.

Core proficiencies

• GD&T
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• Manual Machining Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you’ll use

• Turning Lathe
• Manual Lathe
• Thread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)
• Boring Mill
• Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport, ProtoTRAK)
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Engine Lathe

EEO and compliance

DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).