Manual Machinist - 2nd Shift

Ipsen International Holding GmbH; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Souderton, United States, is looking for a skilled machinist to coordinate fabrication activities and maintain quality standards. Responsibilities include machining experimental setups, operating CNC and manual milling machines, and collaborating with the management on design adjustments. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and technical education and demonstrate abilities in reading instructions and performing calculations. Join the team and enjoy comprehensive benefits starting your first day!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2‑year certificate from a technical school or an accredited journeyman program.
• Ability to read and comprehend various forms of instructions.

Responsibilities

• Capable of machining experimental configurations per specifications.
• Works with management to provide data related to design issues.
• Assists others as required to achieve common goals.

Skills

Ability to machine experimental configurations

Knowledge of vertical milling machines

Ability to read and interpret instructions

Basic calculation skills

Knowledge of geometry concepts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical school certificate

Tools

CNC machines

Manual milling machines

Vertical band saw

Job description

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace

• Day‑One Benefits – Enjoy our full benefits package starting your very first day—no waiting period required
• 401(k) with Company Match – We invest in your future with a generous 401(k) plan and company contributions to grow your savings faster
• Paid Time Off – Recharge and take the time you need with our competitive vacation package, paid holidays and PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement – We support your growth. Advance your education and career with our tuition assistance program
• Shift Differential – You’ll earn an additional 10% on top of your regular hourly wage for eligible shifts
• 2nd Shift – 2:30 – 11 PM

Position Overview

Coordinates all activities required to effectively lay out work, set‑up appropriate machines or equipment to meet or exceed fabrication, assembly, and customer requirements per design specifications and published schedules. Efficiently utilizes resources to minimize scrap, materials, and labor.

Responsibilities

Includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Capable of machining experimental configurations per specifications supplied by management in a timely fashion
• Working knowledge and/or training/education of vertical milling machines (Manual & CNC), engine lathes, vertical band saw
• Works with management to provide data on blueprint, bill of material, set‑up sheet, or routing errors related to design issues to facilitate engineering updates
• Works with minimal supervision to accurately accomplish any given task
• Assists others as required

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2‑year certificate from a technical school or an accredited journeyman program; and a preferred 1‑year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend all forms of written and/or verbal instructions
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Effectively able to present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, angles, and volume
• Knowledge of basic concepts of geometry
• Ability to apply a common sense approach and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles that may require respiratory protection. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require hearing protection.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.