Lead Technician - Engineering

TechDigital Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Machinist to join their dynamic team. This contract position focuses on programming and operating CNC Haas 5-axis vertical machining centers, along with conventional machines, to produce high-quality prototype parts. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive knowledge of modern machining processes, collaborate with engineers to refine custom jobs, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. Join a forward-thinking company that values customer satisfaction and quality in every project, and take your machining expertise to the next level in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with CNC and conventional machining processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings and ensure part quality.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC machines to produce quality parts.
• Collaborate with teams to refine manufacturing processes.

Skills

CNC Programming

Machining Processes

Tool Path Programming

Understanding of Design Intent

Collaboration with Engineers

Safety Protocols

Tools

CAD Software

CNC Haas 5-axis Machine

Conventional Machining Tools

Job description

Machinist Position

Position: Machinist (contract position), primary role: program and operate a CNC Haas 5-axis vertical machining center and non-CNC conventional machines producing prototype and small quantity parts. This position will provide manufacturing support and advise to multiple customers with a focus on meeting commitments and producing quality machine parts.

Primary Job Duties:

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 setup 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.

Position Requirements:

1. Prior experience and sound working knowledge of modern machining processes as well as conventional machining tools.
2. Experience programming CNC machines, inputting the design specifications and ensuring the machine performs as required.
3. Experience planning and creating holding fixtures, selecting cutting tools and securing materials onto shop machines.
4. Experience adjusting machine settings to optimize part quality.
5. Working knowledge of current CAD software packages and file types.
6. Experience machining precision plastic parts and polyimide resin materials.
7. Ability to interpret and understand drawings specifications, dimension nomenclature, tolerances including geometric tolerancing.
8. Ability to inspect and measure finished parts to ensure conformance to design specifications.
9. Must adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and integrity of machines.
10. Ability to collaborate with engineers and designers for clarity on custom jobs and to refine manufacturing processes.