CNC Machinist

VARITE INC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Legal service plans

Job summary

VARITE INC is seeking a Lead Technician - Engineering to lead parts fabrication for prototype components in Wilmington, DE. This onsite role requires strong CNC programming, setup, and fixture design skills, with emphasis on interpreting models and translation of design intent.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of machine shop experience, familiarity with TRAC CNC equipment, and hands-on experience with Bridgeport and other manual tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years machine shop experience.
• Experience programming CNC machines.
• Experience with manual machines (Bridgeport) and TRAC CNC.

Responsibilities

• Provide parts manufacturing leadership to fabricate prototype machine parts.
• Set up machine operations, program tool paths, interpret models and design intent.
• Collaborate in a team with focus on customer satisfaction.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining processes

Fixture design

Tool setting

CAD knowledge

Education

Technical School

Tools

TRAC CNC equipment

Bridgeport/manual machines

Shop floor tooling

CAD software

Job description

VARITE is looking for qualified Lead Technician - Engineering in Wilmington, DE 19803.

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?

A science and technology company known for innovations in materials science, electronics, biotechnology, and specialty products. It develops high-performance materials, sustainable solutions, and agricultural technologies.

WHAT WE DO?

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title:

Lead Technician - Engineering

Location:

Wilmington, DE 19803 (Onsite)

Contract Duration:

12 months with possible extension

Pay Range:

$35.00/hr. to $40.00/hr. on W2

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

Responsibilities:

• Provide parts manufacturing leadership, experience and knowledge required to fabricate specified prototype machine parts.
• Emphasis of this position is the ability to leverage knowledge and experience to set up machine operations, program tool paths, interpret models and understand specified design intent.
• Working as part of a team with a focus on customer satisfaction is an important expectation of this role.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience and sound working knowledge of modern machining processes as well as conventional machining tools.
• Experience programming CNC machines, inputting the design specifications and ensuring the machine performs as required.
• Experience planning and creating holding fixtures, selecting cutting tools and securing materials onto shop machines.
• Experience adjusting machine settings to optimize part quality.
• Working knowledge of current CAD software packages and file types.
• Technical School preferred, not required.
• Required- 10 or more years machine shop experience.
• Experience with Manual Machine Shop tools, Bridgeport, tool room lathe etc.
• Experience with TRAC CNC equipment.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.