Position title
Machinist
Description

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Machinist is responsible for supporting tooling performance, maintenance, and optimization within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures tooling meets quality specifications, supports production efficiency, and adheres to safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, troubleshooting ability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Experience

Required Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of changeover experience in a plastic injection molding environment
  • Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
  • Proven troubleshooting ability in tooling and machining processes
  • Experience operating:
  • Cylindrical grinders
  • Surface grinders
  • Mills and lathes with tolerances up to ±0.0001”
  • Working knowledge of electrical systems up to 440V, including use of a multimeter
  • Understanding of pneumatic valve gate systems
  • Knowledge of water circuits, including mold flow, turbulent flow, and the use of bubblers and baffles
  • Experience repairing tooling, building fixtures, and creating knockout stakes and maintaining plastic injection molds.

Compensation:

Negotiable - based on candidate's prior job knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance on tooling to ensure optimal performance and longevity
  • Inspect and measure tooling to verify conformance with specifications
  • Validate specifications for new tooling and ensure readiness for production
  • Reduce changeover time through process improvements and efficient setup practices
  • Ensure compliance with ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001 standards
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Identify and implement efficiency improvements to increase productivity and throughput
  • Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
  • Diagnose tooling issues, including evaluating damaged components and determining repair or replacement needs
Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • CNC mill programming capability
  • Experience with IQMS and Microsoft Office applications
  • TIG welding skills
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems and hydraulic cylinders
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Location
1 Viking St., Corry, PA, 16407, United States
Date posted
June 2, 2026