Senior Technologist - Research & Development

TechDigital Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

TechDigital Group in Wilmington, Delaware is looking for a skilled Machinist to program and operate 3 and 5-axis vertical machining centers, as well as conventional non-CNC machines. This contract position focuses on producing prototype and small quantity parts with a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of machining processes, CNC programming, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers. Adherence to safety protocols and the ability to lift objects up to 50lbs are also required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience and sound working knowledge of modern machining processes.
• Experience programming CNC machines with design specifications.
• Ability to inspect and measure finished parts for conformance.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate 3 and 5-axis vertical machining centers.
• Provide manufacturing support and advice to customers.
• Collaborate with a team focusing on customer satisfaction.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining processes

Safety protocols

Collaboration with engineers

Interpreting drawings

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Machining tools

Job description

Qualifications

• Prior experience and sound working knowledge of modern machining processes as well as conventional machining tools.
• Experience programming CNC machines, inputting the design specifications and ensuring the machine performs as required.
• Experience planning and creating holding fixtures, selecting cutting tools and securing materials onto shop machines.
• Experience adjusting machine settings to optimize part quality.
• Working knowledge of current CAD/CAM software packages and file types.
• Ability to interpret and understand drawings specifications, dimension nomenclature, tolerances including geometric tolerancing.
• Ability to inspect and measure finished parts to ensure conformance to design specifications.
• Must adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and integrity of machines.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and designers for clarity on custom jobs and to refine manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lift objects up to 25lbs occasionally and up to 50lbs infrequently.

Responsibilities

Position: Machinist (contract position), primary role: program and operate 3 and 5‑axis vertical machining centers, lathes, non‑CNC conventional machines producing prototype and small quantity parts.

This position will provide manufacturing support and advice to multiple customers with a focus on meeting commitments and producing quality machine parts.

Primary Job Duties

• Provide parts manufacturing leadership, experience and knowledge required to fabricate specified prototype machine parts.
• Emphasis of this position is the ability to leverage knowledge and experience to setup machine operations, program tool paths, interpret models and understand specified design intent.
• Working as part of a team with a focus on customer satisfaction is an important expectation of this role.