Journeyman Manual Machinist - VTL/VBM Operations

Journeyman Manual Machinist – VTL/VBM OperationsLocation: Newark, DelawareSchedule: Full-TimeShifts Offered:1st: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.2nd: 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.Build what powers critical industriesImagine taking a worn component from a power plant or an aircraft system and returning it to service with micron-level precision. At DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop, your manual machining skill turns tough challenges into dependable solutions for power generation, aerospace, military, and industrial customers.Your missionInterpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and GD&T to plan precise setups.Set up and operate conventional machine tools to manufacture and repair components to close tolerances.Perform drilling, tapping, boring, lapping, cylinder bore honing, internal/external thread chasing, facing, and precision fitting.Tram milling heads and quills; align vises and angle plates to exacting standards.Center/indicate round and out-of-round workpieces for accurate machining.Select tooling, speeds, and feeds appropriate to material and method.Verify results using precision metrology to meet customer specifications.Deburr, clean, and prepare work for subsequent operations.Collaborate with supervision, quality, and peers to ensure productivity and quality.Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe; follow all safety procedures.Complete production and quality documentation with accuracy.Primary equipmentEngine LathesTurret LathesVertical, Knee, and Horizontal Milling MachinesBridgeport MillsVertical Turret Lathes (VTLs)Vertical Boring Mills (VBMs)Qualifications5+ years of hands-on manual machining on mills and lathes.Experience with Engine Lathes, Turret Lathes, Bridgeport Mills, Vertical/Knee/Horizontal Mills, VTLs, and VBMs.Setups and workholding: three-jaw centering chucks (reversible jaws), four-jaw independent chucks (reversible jaws), tailstocks, steady rests, compound rest angle setups.Metrology and accessories: OD/ID micrometers, dial test indicators, bore gauges, right-angle heads, indexing heads, rotary tables, boring heads, facing heads, tapping heads.Proficient reading prints and GD&T; capable with precision inspection and shop math.Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.Age 18+; high school diploma or GED.Successfully pass a pre-employment physical, lift assessment, and drug screening.Preferred backgroundJourneyman Machinist certificationCNC machining experienceLarge-part, tight-tolerance workIndustrial equipment repair/refurbishmentISO 9001 quality systems familiarityPhysical requirementsStanding, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motion throughout the workday.Lift up to 50 lbs independently; use cranes/assist devices for heavier items.Manual dexterity for safe machine tool and metrology use.Work safely in proximity to industrial machinery.What we offerCompetitive wagesOvertime opportunitiesAnnual wage increases and performance incentives40 hours of paid vacation after the first six monthsThree weeks of paid vacation during the first yearEleven paid holidaysFour paid personal/sick days during the first yearMedical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Company-paid life insurance401(k) with company matchingAdvancement opportunities and long-term career pathsClimate-controlled manufacturing facilitiesCulture and impactFor over 65 years, we’ve delivered quality, integrity, and precision. Join a collaborative, team-first environment where solving complex machining problems and exceeding customer expectations is the standard.Skill focusGD&TISO 9001 Certification ExperiencePrecision Measurement & InspectionManual Machining SkillsShop Math SkillsExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentMachines & technologies you’ll useTurning LatheManual LatheThread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)Boring MillManual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport, ProtoTRAK)Measurement GaugesCalipers and MicrometersEngine LatheEEODuHadaway Tool and Die Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). #J-18808-Ljbffr DuHadaway Precision Machining