Production Machinist (Manufacturing)

DEMA Engineering Co. has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tool Room Machinist to join our Operations' Team located in Kirkwood, MO. as well as layout, machining, and assembly procedures to fabricate components to build and repair automation equipment. Compute dimensions and plan layout and assembly operations
Work with precision measuring equipment to develop components within tolerance
Examine standard or previously used tools, dies, and equipment repair parts, modify and build as appropriate
Repair, replace, adjust, and align machinery and equipment components, using basic power and hand tools, specialized tools, welding torches, lifts and hoists
lathe, milling machine, grinder, hand tools) to machine parts
Test machines after repair to ensure proper operation of the machine or equipment.
Perform a wide variety of duties to fabricate, repair, and maintain all dies and fixtures, and any other special tool equipment
Perform Lock Out/Tag Out, hazardous materials and safety procedures as needed
Four years' experience as a Tool Room Machinist or a Journeyman
Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of machines, tools, screws, threads, and tapers, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Production and processing aptitude including knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control
Critical thinking skills in order to detect issues in the creation process and find solutions to ensure the machinery creates the product provided in the draft
Familiarity with working properties of metals, alloys, and tool steels and demonstrated ability to fabricate sheet metal, mig-weld, and braze
Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronically controlled equipment is a plus but not required
Knowledge of CNC programming is a plus but not required
Tig welding and welding cast-iron is a plus but not required
This job can be physically demanding, with time on your feet and time spent in awkward positions, picking up heavy tools, and moving large pieces of equipment. Environmental conditions commonly associated with this job include loud noises from machinery, handling chemicals, heat, and humidity.
Insurance (including Medical, Dental, Life, STD and more)

• Tuition reimbursement
• Desirable location within walking distance to Grant's Trail

DEMA is a world leader in the development of proportioning chemical dispensers and fluid control products. Established in 1956 with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, DEMA has grown to include manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Missouri, Zeewolde Netherlands, and Sydney Australia. DEMA's chemical dispensing products are used to safely and accurately blend chemicals and water for a variety of applications, including housekeeping, food service, food processing, dish wash, laundry, and car wash. DEMA's range of solenoid valves are used in many industries, including car wash, beverage and chemical dispensing, agriculture, misting, reverse osmosis, high-pressure cleaning machines, and refrigeration transportation systems.