Prototype R&D Machinist (Day Shift, Cleanroom)

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly, in partnership with a rapidly growing manufacturing company, is looking for an R&D Machinist in Plainview, NY!

This is a direct hire role meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their benefit and vacation package upon hire!

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plus a 40% match up to 6%
• 15 days of vacation, six sick days, and 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement

Details:

• 1st shift opening, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Pay: $42,998 - $71,664

Job Description:
Kelly is seeking a Machinist to support engineers in maintaining and developing etch and deposition equipment. This role focuses on prototype fabrication, mechanical assembly, equipment modifications, testing, and daily lab operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, assemble, and rebuild complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.
• Operate manual mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, saws, and other shop equipment.
• Manufacture prototype components, fixtures, and equipment modifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD (SolidWorks) models, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Inspect components and assemblies for design and quality compliance.
• Support prototyping, testing, design validation, process development, and equipment upgrades.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-performance issues.
• Document fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with engineers and process-development teams to improve equipment and processes.
• Support daily operations and maintenance of the applications lab.

Required Qualifications

• 2 + years of experience in machining, mechanical assembly, equipment maintenance, or prototype fabrication.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks) software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience repairing or rebuilding complex systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using manual machine-shop equipment and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, technologies, and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in machining, manufacturing, mechanical technology, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing, semiconductor, or high-technology environment.
• Prototype machining, fixture design, or fabrication experience.
• Experience rebuilding precision mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of shop safety and quality-control procedures.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems or semiconductor-processing equipment.

Immediate opening, apply now!

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