Precision Machinist – Dies & Tooling Specialist

Mestek, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek, Inc. seeks an experienced Machinist A to support repair, maintenance, and creation of dies and related tooling. You will read prints, set up and operate a range of machine tools, measure parts with precision instruments, and maintain tooling and dies to meet standards.

Candidates should have High School or trade training, machine shop experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; safety and 5S practices are emphasized in daily work.

Qualifications

• High School or Trade School Graduate.
• Machine Shop experience preferred.
• Strong mathematic skills a must.
• Ability to read blue prints.
• Ability to read a measuring tape.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds along with some bend lifting and twisting.

Responsibilities

• Operates dies, jigs, fixtures and various tool room equipment as directed.
• Uses precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Sets up and operates machinery such as drill presses, grinders, lathes, and mills.
• Selects and sharpens tools, adjusts feeds and speeds as required.
• Maintains inventory of commonly used parts and tools; records maintenance activities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Education

High School or Trade School diploma

Job description

Mestek, Inc. seeks an experienced Machinist A to support repair, maintenance, and creation of dies and related tooling. You will read prints, set up and operate a range of machine tools, measure parts with precision instruments, and maintain tooling and dies to meet standards.

Candidates should have High School or trade training, machine shop experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; safety and 5S practices are emphasized in daily work.