Machinist

Donatech Corporation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Donatech Corporation is hiring an experienced machinist in Waco, Texas. The role requires interpreting blueprints, fabricating parts, and operating machines in an industrial environment. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience or a relevant Associates Degree, along with skills in CNC and manual machining. The position demands strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities, and the candidate must be able to obtain a security clearance and wear appropriate PPE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years prior machinist experience or 2 years with an Associates Degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must wear approved PPE.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Fabricate piece parts per work instructions and drawings.
• Set up and operate machine tools.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC machining

Blueprint interpretation

Team collaboration

Problem-solving using math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Tools

AMADA

FADAL

HAAS

Job description

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech.

US Citizenship Required.

Responsibilities

• These positions interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determine sequence of operations, number of cuts required and method of setup and arrangement; work with a variety of machinists hand tools and precision measuring instruments; make shop computations; and fit and put together precision parts and determine material, parts and equipment required.
• Fabricates piece parts per work instructions, drawings and specifications through the use of required machine tools. Inspects piece parts per work instruction and drawing requirements. Sets up and operates machine tools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Uses, adjusts, cleans and stores the tools, machinery and equipment used.
• Keeps records and reports of the use of equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior machinist experience or 2 years post. Secondary/Associates Degree with 2 years of prior machinist experience.
• Must wear approved PPE
• Must be able to work weekends, overtime and other shifts as required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and CNC machining or sheet metal fabricator in an industrial / manufacturing environment
• Hand-forming experience and/or manual machining experience is a plus
• Familiar with the following machines: AMADA, FADAL or HAAS.
• A trade school certification or state-licensed Journeyman Machinist certification is strongly desired.
• Working knowledge of setting up the operation of milling machines , lathes and/or press brakes .
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, production plans and/or work instructions.
• Working knowledge performing in-process inspection of finished parts utilizing appropriate inspection and gaging equipment.
• Knowledge of industry applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, principals, and properties.
• Knowledge of basic mathematic principles to solve problems.
• The ability to work in a team environment and relate to all levels of employees.