Utility Machinist

W S DARLEY & CO•Chippewa Falls, WI

21d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

W.S. Darley & Company, a family-owned manufacturing company since 1908, is seeking a Utility Machinist to join our Pump Division in Chippewa Falls, WI. In this role, you’ll be part of a world class manufacturing team and in this specialized position, float to wherever you are needed to set up and operate a variety of manual machining equipment used in the production of pumps and related equipment. The work you do in our machine shop becomes part of pumps trusted by firefighters, emergency responders, and military personnel around the world. When performance matters most, people rely on the equipment we build. If you enjoy problem-solving, working independently, and taking pride in precision craftsmanship, we’d like to hear from you.

Requirements

Technical school diploma in Machine Tooling or a related field, equivalent military training, or relevant occupational experience
Experience setting up and operating manual and CNC machining equipment
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and enjoys a lot of variety
Competency with measuring instruments and machine shop tooling
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions
Must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.)

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Okuma and/or Mazak equipment
Previous manufacturing or machine shop experience
Experience with precision measuring equipment and quality inspection processes
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Responsibilities

Serving as a backup operator for CNC mills and CNC lathes
Setting up and operating manual machine tools including: Drill press, Radial arm drills, Vertical and horizontal mills, Engine and turret lathes, Grinders, Saws, Specialty machine shop equipment
Using standard machine shop measuring tools
Retrieving and setting up fixturing as required
Reading and interpreting blueprints and work instructions
Completing required production and quality documentation
Maintaining established production standards
Supporting a safe, clean, organized work environment