Machining Shop Operator – Hands-on Metalworking Career

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

LinkedIn Learning

YMCA discount

Job summary

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA is seeking a skilled shop technician to operate manual and semi-automatic machines for deburring, cleaning, preserving and packaging machined components. You will assemble simple subassemblies and assist with general shop upkeep in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes reading orders, following process sheets, and maintaining quality while meeting lead times. Physical work includes lifting and operating various shop equipment within a safety-conscious team

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires at least 5 years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate simple machines.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand factory orders and shop schedules.
• Disassemble and assemble pins and rollers as required by work orders.
• Setup, operate, and maintain deburring equipment, engraver, washing machine, and rust prevention equipment.
• Verify dimensions using measurement tools like tape measures and calipers.
• Document actions by completing setup sheets and logs.
• Follow SOPs and process maps to achieve production targets with quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Operate simple machines

Reading factory orders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Go/no go gauges

Job description

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA is seeking a skilled shop technician to operate manual and semi-automatic machines for deburring, cleaning, preserving and packaging machined components. You will assemble simple subassemblies and assist with general shop upkeep in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes reading orders, following process sheets, and maintaining quality while meeting lead times. Physical work includes lifting and operating various shop equipment within a safety-conscious team