John Deere Dubuque - Machine Hand / Tool Room Machinist

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Performance bonuses

Retirement benefits

Wellbeing – Healthcare

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Discount programs for personal use

Job summary

John Deere Dubuque is seeking a Machine Hand / Tool Room Machinist in Dubuque, IA. You will set up and operate lathes, mills, and horizontal boring machines to produce non-repetitive parts with close tolerances in a safety-focused production environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of manufacturing experience, CNC machining exposure, and the ability to read drawings and use precision measuring tools. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with CNC machining and tool room operations.
• Ability to read drawings, prints and 3D models.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines such as lathes, mills, horizontal boring machines.
• Perform machining operations with close tolerances on non-repetitive parts.
• Plan work sequence, select tools, and calculate feeds and speeds.
• Inspect own work for conformance to prints and specs.
• Maintain clean and safe work area; support team with minimal supervision.

Skills

CNC machining

Tool room machining

Reading drawings & prints

Precision measuring equipment

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Journeyperson’s card in Tool Room Machining

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Horizontal boring machines

Measuring gauges & instruments

Job description

John Deere Dubuque - Machine Hand / Tool Room Machinist

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location:United States (US)- Iowa - Dubuque

As a Machine Hand / Tool Room Machinist with John Deere in Dubuque, IA, you will:

Set up and operate one or more machines such as lathes, mills, horizontal boring machine, etc., and perform machining operations consisting of many details on a wide variety of non-repetitive parts, holding close tolerances. Work will be performed in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Work from drawings, sketches, prints, 3D models, samples, written or verbal instructions.
• Perform own setups, work from part prints and job specifications.
• Plan sequence of work to be performed and determine tools and equipment needed to carry work to completion.
• Make all required mathematical calculations, lay out parts using measuring instruments and handbook tables.
• Determine machine feed and speed for work involved.
• Check own work for conformance to print and specifications.
• Use various types of tools and equipment including material handling equipment, lathes, mills, horizontal boring machines, jigs, fixtures, measuring gages and instruments, and applicable hand and power tools.
• Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least one of the following:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
• At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
• Journeyperson’s card in Tool Room Machining or equivalent education / work experience (including applicable Military experience and training).
• Includes at least 1 year of CNC machining experience
• Includes at least 2 years of experience with tool room machining
• Experience laying out and fabricating parts.
• Experience utilizing precision measuring equipment and experience working from product design prints and sketches.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability and willingness to work potential overtime (including weekends).

Benefits summary:

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Nearest Major Market: Dubuque

Job Segment: CNC, Machinist, Industrial, Manufacturing