Description: Machine Operator

Direct Hire

Non-Exempt

Full Time

About MDC Precision:

MDC Precision is a world leader in delivering high-quality products to the research, semiconductor, aerospace, life sciences, and food processing sectors.

Our customers rely on us to provide the precision components that are required for the operation at the atomic scale. We enable innovation by bringing our expertise in vacuum science, ultrapure and ultra-hygienic materials fabrication, and ceramic-to-metal sealing along with our design and manufacturing partnerships- all to enable science to change the world for the better.

MDC provides a wide range of competitive rewards and benefits to promote health, well-being, and financial security for our employees and their families including:

• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, and wellness plans
• Insurance Protection – Life and disability insurance are available for additional security and peace of mind
• Financial & Savings – Competitive compensation, performance bonuses flexible spending accounts (FSA) and comprehensive 401K retirement plans to compensate our employees for their contributions help them plan, invest and build financial security
• Paid Holidays & Vacations, Flexible Schedules – Paid time-off and flexible schedules to help our people relax, recharge and achieve work-life balance
• Employee Recognition Programs – Recognition and rewards for our valued team’s hard work, celebrations of professional and personal achievements and milestones

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Two or more years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Proven ability to operate onsite machinery

Strong mechanical skills and basic math skills, reading tape measure, and calipers required

Experience working with hand tools in a machining role is preferred

Experience operating Hem and Marvel band saws with miter cuts and angles is preferred

Demonstrated attention to detail

Must have knowledge of angles and the ability to calculate them

Ability to read work orders and blueprints.

Ability to recognize characteristics of metals

Able to lift 50-75 lbs

The ability to operate a forklift is strongly preferred

Functions & Responsibilities:

Setup and operate Hem and large band saws. Responsible for accurately measuring the cut lengths from a cut list and prints, choosing the correct material size, and loading steel bars/tubes onto a saw. Will also deburr and inspect parts for quality.

Load and unload material

Complete complicated set-ups with a high degree of accuracy

Set up machine tool(s) by adjusting guides, working tables, and other controls to handle the size of stock to be sawed

Determine proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequence and select those prescribed in drawings, blueprints

Use a variety of precision measuring instruments, making necessary adjustments during operation to achieve requisite dimensions within the tolerance

Uses grinder to smooth out burrs

Mark identification onto products as required during inventory

Labeling and unloading incoming material from vendors

Know and follows all safety instructions and guidelines

Keeps area and equipment clean and free of debris

All other duties as assigned