Precision Machinist & Mechanical Tech - Onsite

Marathon Equipment; Chester (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Discretionary commissions

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Chester, VA is seeking a Mechanical Technician/Machinist to set up and operate manual heavy machinery, inspect parts, and ensure quality. You will load tooling, monitor feeds and speeds, and perform precise measurements with micrometers and calipers in a fast-paced production environment.

You’ll work with drill presses, milling machines, lathes and grinders, maintaining a clean workspace and supporting continuous improvement through attention to detail and reliability.

Qualifications

• Math Skills: Good math skills will help machinists understand complex instructions, how schematics work and make sure items are designed and built correctly.
• Problem Solving Skills: Machinists will need to know why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors.
• Attention to Detail: machinists will work with precision equipment. Being off by millimeters could be a critical error.
• Stamina: Machinists often work long hours doing repetitive movements.
• Experience with manual equipment is essential for setup and operation.

Responsibilities

• Figure machine set up positions - through the use of Edge Finders/Mathematical equations.
• Sets tooling & loads in machines.
• Completes inspection data sheet.
• Deburrs parts through the use of deburring tools and equipment.
• Manual equipment experience to include, but not limited to, drill press, manual milling machines, manual lathes, manual surface grinders.

Skills

Math skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stamina

Manual equipment handling

Education

4-5 years of combined education and on-the-job training

Tools

Drill press

Manual milling machines

Manual lathes

Manual surface grinders

Job description

Dover Food Retail in Chester, VA is seeking a Mechanical Technician/Machinist to set up and operate manual heavy machinery, inspect parts, and ensure quality. You will load tooling, monitor feeds and speeds, and perform precise measurements with micrometers and calipers in a fast-paced production environment.

You’ll work with drill presses, milling machines, lathes and grinders, maintaining a clean workspace and supporting continuous improvement through attention to detail and reliability.