Machine Shop Technician

Conestoga Wood Specialties; East Earl (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Retention bonus $1000

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

No swing shifts or Sundays

Family-owned and operated for over 60 

Job summary

Conestoga Wood Specialties is seeking a skilled CNC/Manual Machinist to bridge engineering concepts with production. You will review work orders, interpret blueprints, and fabricate parts in-house using CNC and manual machines, including Mazak systems.

You will reverse-engineer worn components, program advanced machines, and handle a variety of materials while maintaining precision and quality under tight deadlines. This role requires strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of CNC programming, manual machining, or MRO maintenance machining.
• High school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship or technical degree is a plus / or a NIMS certification.
• Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering blueprints and material requirements; order raw stock as needed.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machines, including Mazak; CAD/CAM use.
• Reverse-engineer worn parts and fabricate custom components from various materials.
• Inspect parts with micrometers, optical comparators, and surface plates.
• Rig and move heavy machinery and parts; lift 40–50 lbs as required.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance on MRO work orders.

Skills

CNC Turning

Milling

Lathe operations

Manual programming

CAD/CAM software training

Engineering blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Machinist apprenticeship

Technical degree

NIMS certification

Tools

Mazak programming

CAD/CAM software

Micrometers

Optical comparators

Surface plates

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical CNC Machinist / Manual Machinist to join our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering concepts and physical production. You will be responsible for reviewing engineering work orders, interpreting complex blueprints, and fabricating parts in-house.

This position requires a creative problem-solver who can think outside the box to reverse-engineer worn components, program advanced CNC machinery (including Mazak systems), and manually craft custom parts from a wide variety of materials.

• Ability to earn $1.00/hour increase per pay period based on perfect attendance

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Blueprint Analysis & Material Planning: Analyze engineering blueprints and technical drawings to determine material requirements and order raw stock as needed.
• Engineering Collaboration: Partner closely with the engineering and maintenance teams to execute Maintenance & Repair Operations (MRO) work orders and determine if formal blueprinting is required for broken components.
• Custom Fabrication & Reverse Engineering: Reverse-engineer broken or worn production parts (such as tear-out blocks, gauges, and cutter bodies) with or without existing drawings.
• CNC & Manual Machining: Program, set up, and operate both manual and CNC machinery (Lathes, Mills, and Turning centers). Utilize Mazak programming and CAD/CAM software to manufacture high-precision components.
• Multi-Material Expertise: Successfully machine and fabricate parts using a diverse range of materials, including cast-iron, steel, aluminum, metals, and industrial plastics.
• Quality Inspection: Utilize advanced precision metrology instruments (micrometers, comparators, and surface plates)
• Rigging & Equipment Handling: Safely perform rigging operations to move heavy machinery, raw materials, and machinery components.
• Ability to lift 40-50lbs

Required Qualifications

Experience & Education Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of work-related experience in CNC programming, manual machining, or MRO maintenance machining.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a formal machinist apprenticeship or technical degree is a plus / or a NIMS certification.

Technical Skills

• Machining & Programming: CNC Turning, Milling, Lathe operations, Manual programming, and CAD/CAM software training. Specialized experience with Mazak programming is highly recommended.
• Inspection: Mastery of precision measurement tools including micrometers, optical comparators, and surface plates.
• Engineering Literacy: Advanced blueprint reading.
• Heavy Operations: Basic rigging and safe material handling practices.
• MIG welding experience preferred but not necessary.

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking: Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to "think outside the box" to manufacture complex, non-standard parts.
• Communication & Teamwork: Active communication skills to collaborate effectively across the maintenance and engineering departments. Ability to work independently.
• Time Management: Ability to maintain precision and composure under high-pressure situations with tight production deadlines.

• 10 paid holidays (could be combined)
• $1000.00 Retention Bonus
• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• No swing shifts or Sundays
• Family-owned and operated for over 60 years

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