Machinist - Specialty Fabrication

The Schebler Company; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Schebler Company in Bettendorf is seeking an experienced Machinist to join our Specialty Fabrication team. You will program, set up, fixture, and operate machine tools to produce precision parts from blueprints for both single parts and production runs. If you can write your own G-code and take a job from print to finished part, we'd like to talk to you.

Location: Bettendorf, IA. Full-time, 1st shift, union position. Starting pay at $25.37/hour, with higher pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of machining experience including G-code writing and setting up VMCs, lathes, drill presses, and grinders.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and troubleshoot G-code programs.
• Set up, fixture, and operate VMCs, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other shop equipment for parts and production runs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to determine setups, tooling, and machining sequences.
• Select and install tooling, workholding, and fixtures, and adjust feeds and speeds to meet tolerances and finishes.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and quality.
• Detect faulty operations and report issues to supervision.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep tools/equipment in good condition.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean, orderly work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

G-code programming

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Organization

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Machinist - Specialty Fabrication
Bettendorf, IA · Full-time · 1st Shift · Union Position
Pay: Starting at $25.37/hour, with higher pay depending on experience

About the Role

The Schebler Company is looking for an experienced Machinist to join our Specialty Fabrication team. Under general supervision, you'll program, set up, fixture, and operate machine tools to produce precision parts from blueprints, for both single parts and large production runs. If you can write your own G-code and take a job from print to finished part, we'd like to talk to you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Write, edit, and troubleshoot G-code programs.
2. Set up, fixture, and operate VMCs, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other shop equipment for single parts and large production runs.
3. Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to determine setups, tooling, and machining sequences.
4. Select and install proper tooling, workholding, and fixtures, and adjust feeds and speeds to achieve required tolerances and finishes.
5. Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and quality.
6. Detect faulty operations and defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
7. Perform routine machine maintenance and keep tools and equipment in good working condition.
8. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 3+ years of machining experience required, including writing G-code and setting up and fixturing VMCs, lathes, drill presses, and grinders.

Necessary Skills

• Ability to write G-code programs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings, including tolerances
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Highly motivated and able to work independently

Physical Requirements

This job regularly requires standing, walking, using your hands to handle tools, parts and controls, and talking or hearing. It occasionally requires sitting, climbing stairs, stooping and kneeling. You must occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. You'll regularly be around moderate to high noise, moving mechanical parts, coolants and metal chips. Safety glasses and other required PPE must be worn.