Machinist I

Voith Group•York, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist 1 position is an on-site, overtime-eligible role responsible for operating and setting up lathes and VMC machines to manufacture high-precision parts. This position requires knowledge of GD&T, experience with precision measuring equipment, and a strong understanding of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. In addition to machining responsibilities, the Machinist 1 plays an active role in equipment maintenance, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting the overall reliability and performance of shop equipment.

Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
High school diploma required; trade school or technical college experience preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of machining, manufacturing, maintenance, or related industrial experience.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic equipment troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities.
Working knowledge of machine tool maintenance practices is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with metal fabrication, quality control, and strong mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operation and set up of Lathe and VMC equipment.
Preparation and manufacture of high-precision parts, including machine setup, operation, part inspection, and blueprint reading.
Perform machine tool setup and tool selection, including understanding workholding devices and conducting first-piece inspections.
Adapt cutting cycles and machining processes to accommodate material irregularities and optimize machining performance.
Apply GD&T principles, including concentricity, roundness, parallelism, and other print specifications.
Select and utilize precision measuring equipment, including OD/ID micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges.
Utilize proper tooling selection and changes while understanding material characteristics, cutting fluids, and tooling materials.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on machine tools and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Assist with diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving machine and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment concerns to supervisors and maintenance personnel as needed.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability, shop efficiency, and process performance.
Maintain compliance with all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards within the manufacturing environment.
Other duties as assigned.