Machine Shop Operator

DuPont Group; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont Newark, DE is recruiting a Machine Shop Operator to set up and operate CNC and manual grinders and lathes. You will read prints, verify tolerances with gauges, and manage multiple projects while maintaining strict safety practices.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with a Licensed Machinist credential or 2–3 years (or 5+ years) of shop experience. You will contribute to productivity improvements and train teammates, with overtime availability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Licensed Machinist with 2–3 years of experience or 5+ years of machine shop experience.
• Proficiency in setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills with Fanuc style controllers.
• Strong shop mathematics, geometry, and unit conversions.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret tolerances.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills; reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC equipment.
• Read prints and verify work with precision gauges.
• Manage multiple projects and maintain quality control.
• Adjust controls to achieve required speeds, feeds, depths, and angles.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to boost shop productivity.
• Train teammates and participate in problem-solving sessions.

Skills

CNC setup & operation

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Problem solving

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed Machinist

Tools

Fanuc style CNC controllers

Job description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world.

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DuPont’s Newark, DE, site has an exciting opportunity for a Machine Shop Operator.

The Machine Shop Operator is responsible for setting up and operating a wide range of machine tools, both CNC and manual grinders and lathes. The Machine Shop operator will work from and read prints as well as setting and checking work to various quality control gauges while maintaining safe work practices at all times.

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Sets up and operates manual and CNC equipment
• Uses precision gauges
• Manages multiple projects at one time
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, such as speeds, feed and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control systems
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of- tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
• Leads projects to improve productivity within the shop
• Contributes to DuPont Production Systems implementation within the shop
• Trains teammates
• Leads problem solving sessions with a team to minimize repeat errors.

Successful candidate will need to be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Candidates must also pass job related assessments.

In order to be qualified for this role, the following is required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Licensed Machinist with 2-3 years of experience or 5+ years of machine shop experience
• Proficient in setup and operation of CNC lathes and mills with Fanuc style controllers.
• Proficient in shop math, including geometry and conversions
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and understand tolerance
• Excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills, including equipment
• Dependability and willingness to work overtime, including evenings and weekends
• Due to Federal Government Export Control and ITAR requirements, candidates for this position must be either a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
• Willing and able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses, steel toes and hearing protection
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States; Visa sponsorship/support or relocation assistance are not available for this position.

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

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DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.