Precision Machinist: Setup, Inspect & Deburr

Dover Food Retail; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Commissions plan

Job summary

Dover Food Retail seeks a Mechanical Technician/Machinist to operate and set up manual heavy machinery, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances. You will use edge finders, micrometers, calipers and various manual machines to deburr and finish components.

Applicants should have 4–5 years of combined education and on-the-job training, strong math skills, and attention to detail. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and a path within a leading refrigeration equipment company.

Qualifications

• Machinists typically complete 4-5 years of combined education and on-the-job training.
• Adept in math, problem-solving and maintaining precision.
• Attention to detail and stamina for long hours in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Figure machine setup positions using Edge Finders and equations.
• Set tooling and loads in machines.
• Complete inspection data sheets and deburr parts.
• Maintain clean workspace and polish finished products.
• Report quality-control issues and suggest improvements.

Skills

Manual heavy machinery

Math skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stamina

Education

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

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Edge Finders

Mathematical equations

Deburring tools

Drill press

Manual milling machines

Manual lathes

Manual surface grinders

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Dover Food Retail seeks a Mechanical Technician/Machinist to operate and set up manual heavy machinery, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances. You will use edge finders, micrometers, calipers and various manual machines to deburr and finish components.

Applicants should have 4–5 years of combined education and on-the-job training, strong math skills, and attention to detail. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and a path within a leading refrigeration equipment company.