- Salary
- $25+
- Location
- Bettendorf, IA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Education
- High School
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
Machinist – Specialty Fabrication
Bettendorf, IA · Full-time · 1st Shift · Union Position
Pay: Starting at $25.37/hour, with higher pay depending on experience
About the Role
The Schebler Company is looking for an experienced Machinist to join our Specialty Fabrication team. Under general supervision, you'll program, set up, fixture, and operate machine tools to produce precision parts from blueprints, for both single parts and large production runs. If you can write your own G-code and take a job from print to finished part, we'd like to talk to you.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Write, edit, and troubleshoot G-code programs.
- Set up, fixture, and operate VMCs, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other shop equipment for single parts and large production runs.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to determine setups, tooling, and machining sequences.
- Select and install proper tooling, workholding, and fixtures, and adjust feeds and speeds to achieve required tolerances and finishes.
- Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and quality.
- Detect faulty operations and defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and keep tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience: 3+ years of machining experience required, including writing G-code and setting up and fixturing VMCs, lathes, drill presses, and grinders.
Necessary Skills
- Ability to write G-code programs
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings, including tolerances
- Proficient with precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
- Highly motivated and able to work independently
Physical Requirements
This job regularly requires standing, walking, using your hands to handle tools, parts and controls, and talking or hearing. It occasionally requires sitting, climbing stairs, stooping and kneeling. You must occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. You'll regularly be around moderate to high noise, moving mechanical parts, coolants and metal chips. Safety glasses and other required PPE must be worn.