Machinist/Toolmaker

DEKA Research & Development; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research and Development in Manchester, NH is seeking a skilled Machinist/Toolmaker to program and operate HAAS, Mazak, and DMG-Mori machines within a prototype shop environment. You will also inspect finished parts for accuracy and collaborate on tooling and process improvements.

The role requires proficiency with SolidWorks and SolidCam, setup and operation of milling and turning centers, and strong blueprint reading abilities.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of machining experience.
• Experience with setup and operation of milling machines, lathes, CNC machines and precision measuring equipment.
• Familiar with calipers, micrometers and other precision measuring tools.
• Familiarity with injection mold fabrication and assembly, including grinding and fitting.
• Comfort with SolidWorks and SolidCam; 3- and 4-axis machining.
• Sinker and wire EDM experience is a plus.
• Proficient in blueprint reading.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Demonstrated longevity and growth within positions.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate machining centers and lathes as jobs dictate.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure accuracy.
• Will be exposed to multiple machines and controllers including HAAS, Mazak and DMG-Mori on 3 to 5 axis machining centers and mill turns in prototype machine shop environment.
• Work with SolidWorks and SolidCam or other comparable CAD/CAM software.

Skills

Machining experience

Milling & turning

CNC machines

Blueprint reading

SolidWorks / CAD-CAM

Precision measuring equipment

3-4 axis machining

Injection mold fabrication

Quality inspection

Clean & organized work

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidCam

Job description

The Machinist/Toolmaker is a self-driven worker who has great attention for detail and is proficient at multitasking. The ideal candidate will perform the programming and operation of various machine tools.

How you will make an impact:

• Will be exposed to multiple machines and controllers including HAAS, Mazak and DMG-Mori on 3 to 5 axis machining centers and mill turns in prototype machine shop environment
• Working knowledge ofSolidWorks, SolidCam or other comparable CAD/CAM software
• Program, set up and operate machining centers and lathes as jobs dictate
• Inspect finished parts to ensure accuracy

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:

• 5-8years’ relevant machining experience
• Experience with the set-up and operation of milling machines, lathes, CNC machines and precision measuring equipment
• Must have familiarity and skill with all the commonly used machine tools (calipers, micrometers,etc)
• Familiarity with injection mold fabrication and assembly, including grinding and fitting
• Should be comfortable with Solidworks and Solidcam, as well as 3 and 4axis machining
• Sinker and wire EDM experience a plus
• Proficent with blueprint reading
• Be able to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Demonstrated longevity and growth within positions

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.