Machinist I

Voith GmbH Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 10-hour days with a 3-day weekend

Safe, Clean, Air-Conditioned Shop

All tools for work provided by Voith

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

401K with generous company match

Job summary

The Voith Group is hiring for Machinist I in York, PA. This on-site role involves operating and setting up Lathe and VMC machines to manufacture high-precision parts, with a focus on GD&T and safe, quality-driven practices.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (trade/technical training preferred) and 5+ years in machining or related fields. The position emphasizes maintenance support and continuous improvement in a clean, air-conditioned shop.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; trade school or technical college experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of machining, manufacturing, maintenance, or related industrial experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T and precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operation and set up of Lathe and VMC equipment.
• Preparation and manufacture of high-precision parts, including machine setup, operation, part inspection, and blueprint reading.
• Perform machine tool setup and tool selection, including understanding workholding devices and conducting first-piece inspections.
• Adapt cutting cycles and machining processes to accommodate material irregularities and optimize machining performance.
• Apply GD&T principles, including concentricity, roundness, parallelism, and other print specifications.
• Select and utilize precision measuring equipment, including OD/ID micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges.
• Utilize proper tooling selection and changes while understanding material characteristics, cutting fluids, and tooling materials.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machine tools and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Assist with diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving machine and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment concerns to supervisors and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability, shop efficiency, and process performance.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards within the manufacturing environment.
• Experience with metal fabrication, quality control, and strong mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machining

GD&T

Precision measurement

Safety

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma

Trade/Technical college preferred

Tools

Lathe

VMC

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4.8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Reasons you'll love working here:

• 4 10-hour days with a 3-day weekend every week
• Safe, Clean, Air-Conditioned Shop
• All tools for work provided by Voith
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match

Summary:

The Machinist 1 position is an on-site, overtime-eligible role responsible for operating and setting up lathes and VMC machines to manufacture high-precision parts. This position requires knowledge of GD&T, experience with precision measuring equipment, and a strong understanding of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. In addition to machining responsibilities, the Machinist 1 plays an active role in equipment maintenance, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting the overall reliability and performance of shop equipment.

Responsibilities:

Operation and set up of Lathe and VMC equipment.

Preparation and manufacture of high-precision parts, including machine setup, operation, part inspection, and blueprint reading.

Perform machine tool setup and tool selection, including understanding workholding devices and conducting first-piece inspections.

Adapt cutting cycles and machining processes to accommodate material irregularities and optimize machining performance.

Apply GD&T principles, including concentricity, roundness, parallelism, and other print specifications.

Select and utilize precision measuring equipment, including OD/ID micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges.

Utilize proper tooling selection and changes while understanding material characteristics, cutting fluids, and tooling materials.

Perform routine preventative maintenance on machine tools and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Assist with diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving machine and equipment issues to minimize downtime.

Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment concerns to supervisors and maintenance personnel as needed.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability, shop efficiency, and process performance.

Maintain compliance with all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards within the manufacturing environment.

Experience with metal fabrication, quality control, and strong mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Good oral and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

High school diploma required; trade school or technical college experience preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of machining, manufacturing, maintenance, or related industrial experience.

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic equipment troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities.

Working knowledge of machine tool maintenance practices is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds at a time.
• Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble products or machines as directed.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components.
• Must wear gloves and ear protection.

This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.