Machinist

Design Hire is seeking an experienced Machinist for a well-established manufacturing organization with a strong commitment to precision, quality, and reliable production operations. This role supports the tool room team by maintaining, repairing, and producing precision tooling and components used in manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on technical work and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Manual Machining and CNC Machining operations to manufacture, modify, and repair precision components and tooling.
• Support Tool Room Operations, including Die Repair & Maintenance and Aluminum Die Casting & Mold Repair, to maintain production readiness.
• Operate Lathe & Milling Machines and perform TIG Welding to complete tooling repairs, modifications, and fabrication work.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine machining requirements, dimensions, tolerances, and repair specifications.
• Conduct Preventive Maintenance & Tooling Troubleshooting, identify equipment or tooling issues, and complete repairs to minimize production interruptions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related tool room experience preferred.
• Degree and/or certificate in Machine Shop Technology or a related technical field preferred.
• Hands-on experience with precision machining, tooling repair, and manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, material properties, dimensional tolerances, and quality standards.
• Ability to accurately interpret technical specifications and work independently from engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with practical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to workplace safety, accuracy, organization, and maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility if hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.