Established in 1945, Douglas Machine & Engineering is a contract manufacturer in Davenport, Iowa, that provides manufacturing solutions for our customer's most complex needs. Douglas specializes in large CNC milling. Our focus is to design and build custom welding and assembly fixtures of any size. Large machining capability up to 20,000 lbs. is what we do. We have 20 employees and located in a HUB Zone. We work with Mechanical Engineers to find a safer and efficient to produce products within manufacturing plants.

Our client, Douglas Machine & Engineering, is looking for experienced machinist to run their 5 Axis machine and can operate a variety of machine tools both manual and CNC and can do their own set ups and be a self-starter while maintaining quality and safety standards!

Ability to program on your own is a must! This is an invitation to collaborate and apply your craft in a creative, conscious and characterful culture. We seek talented, driven and experienced individuals to support our teams in Manufacturing for our facility.

First things first... What's in it for you?

They offer a competitive benefit and perks package to include medical and dental insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k with an excellent employer match, generous annual profit share program, promotional opportunities and more!

Shifts are as follows:
1st Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (M-F)

Job Responsibilities:

• Able to program CNC Mills using Fanuc CNC Controls
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and adjust CNC vertical mills and horizontal machines
• Conduct tooling changes and manage tool life
• Conduct Preventative Maintenance
• Perform quality checks with an understanding of GD&T.
• Conduct secondary operations as necessary to meet customer requirements
• Calculate dimensions and tolerance using measuring instruments (do your own set ups and inspect dimensions on the machine)
• Provide input for continuous improvement of processes
• Program by entering instructions, calculating requirements (including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry), and proving part programs.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in machining, preferably 3 to 5 years + and/or relevant schooling experience.
• DeVlieg operating experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Work ethic and ability to grow with the company is a must!
• Familiarity with different machine tools and like equipment
• Ability to read, follow and understand prints, manufacturing instructions and quality plans.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Requires a strong, related work history.
• Ability to change assignments frequently.
• Can work well independently and with others.
• Observes safety and security procedures by using equipment and materials properly.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Types of Machines:

• Horizontal Boring Mills and DeVlieg Jig mills Manual and CNC
• CNC Vertical Milling and Turning Centers
• Various Manual Grinders and Bridgeports

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• This position is very active and requires bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, and climbing all day.
• The employee must lift and/or move 10-20 pounds constantly, frequently lift and/or move 20-50 pounds and occasionally exert (pushing/pulling) 50-100 pounds of force.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

Employer paid Medical for employees. We pay all but $1 of your medical insurance!

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• $50,000 Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Paid Time Off:

• 3 Weeks’ Vacation after the first 90 days.
• 10 paid holidays: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and one floating holiday

Supplemental Pay:

• Profit sharing starts after the 90 day probation period and based on company profits.
• Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No