** Machinist

Dwyer Instruments, LLC.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dwyer Instruments, LLC. is seeking an entry level machinist in California to perform basic setups and operate metalworking machines under supervision. You will work with mills, lathes, and grinders, measuring parts and ensuring accuracy to specifications.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting tools, verifying dimensions, and maintaining quality and safety standards in daily operations. The role emphasizes learning on the job and complying with company policies.

Qualifications

• General knowledge – equivalent to a high school education.
• Certificate in Machine Tool Technology, Manufacturing Machining Technology Program, or other similar program.
• 0-3 years of progressive experience with band saws, drill press, manual lathes, mills, grinders and cutters.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Advanced math skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Able to read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part.
• General computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points for machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials on machines.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment using micrometers, pin gauges, calipers, etc.
• Machines parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Tests completed units for defects and conformance with specifications.
• Sets up and operates basic machine tools for machining operations.
• Monitors feed and speed of machines during machining.
• Performs accurate job moves using company business system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

General computer knowledge

Advanced math

English communication

Education

Certificate in Machine Tool Technology

Manufacturing Machining Technology Program

Tools

Band saws

Drill press

Manual lathes

Mills

Grinders

Cutters

Job description

Description

Description

Department: Industrial Machining

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Position Type: Hourly, RFT

About the Company:

DwyerOmega is a globally trusted leader in manufacturing innovative instrumentation solutions for the Process Measurement, Automation, Control and HVAC markets. With very strong brand recognition and high levels of customer loyalty, DwyerOmega has an unmatched reputation for providing customized solutions that meet and exceed customer needs. Our team of engineering experts help our customers select technical, and often configured, product solutions for their unique applications.

The company offers over 300,000 state-of-the-art products for process measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and indoor air quality, and is a recognized global leader in the digital marketing of technical products. The products that we manufacture are used to control and drive process efficiency, creating safe and sustainable environments.

At DwyerOmega, we enable our customers to improve the world – one measurement at a time. We achieve this through our unwavering commitment to technology, customer service, and overall continuous improvement. Every day, we strive to cultivate a culture of ingenuity, empowerment, accountability, adaptability, and speed.

The company’s corporate headquarters are based in Michigan City, Indiana, and Norwalk, CT with manufacturing locations and sales offices located throughout the world.

Position Summary:

This is an entry level position working under direct supervision to perform basic setups and operations to produce metal parts and assemblies on a production basis. This position reports to the Production Manager and receives functional direction from more senior machinist.

Essential Job Functions

• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions, reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes and grinders.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, pin gauges, calipers etc.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools in order to perform machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Perform accurate job moves using company business system.

Safety Responsibilities

• Understand and support the company’s quality policy and applicable elements of the quality management system.
• Take responsibility for reducing, eliminating, and preventing quality deficiencies, including product escapes.
• Initiate action to prevent nonconformities related to products, process, or quality systems.
• Identify quality issues and elevate concerns through appropriate channels for corrective action.
• Exercise authority and responsibility to uphold quality standards in daily work.

Quality Responsibilities

• Understand and support the Quality Policy and applicable elements of the Quality Management System relevant to assigned work areas.
• Take proactive action to reduce, eliminate, and prevent quality deficiencies, including product or process escapes.Initiate actions to prevent nonconformities related to products, processes, and quality systems.
• Exercise responsibility and authority to identify quality concerns and elevate issues for timely resolution within the quality system.

Communication

• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain professional, constructive, and collaborative working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Essential/Preferred Skills:

• General knowledge – equivalent to a high school education.
• Certificate in Machine Tool Technology, Manufacturing Machining Technology Program, or other similar program.
• 0-3 years of progressive experience working with band saws, drill press, manual lathes, mills, grinders and cutters.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Advanced math skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Able to read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part.
• General computer knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires standing at work station 70-80% of the time. Additional activities include: walking, lifting up to 50 lbs. and sitting. Able to perform light typing.

Dwyer Instruments, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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