Precision Manual Machinist – Toolroom & Repair Specialist

Location: Newark, Delaware

Schedule: Full-Time

Available Shifts:

• 1st: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 2nd: 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

A day in this role

Step into a clean, climate-controlled shop where legacy craft meets modern expectations. Your day begins by reviewing blueprints and GD&T, selecting tooling, and planning setups for precision work on new builds and intricate repairs that support power generation, aerospace, military, and industrial customers. You’ll run manual lathes and mills, dial in close tolerances, verify with precision instruments, document results, and hand off spotless, deburred parts for the next operation—all while collaborating with seasoned machinists who take pride in quality.

What you’ll handle

• Read/interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and GD&T.
• Set up and run conventional machines to produce and repair precision components while holding tight tolerances.
• Perform drilling, tapping, boring, lapping, cylinder bore honing, internal/external thread chasing, facing, and precision fitting.
• Tram milling heads/quills to tables or angles; tram vises and angle plates for perfect alignment.
• Center and indicate both round and out-of-round workpieces.
• Choose proper tooling, cutting speeds, and feeds based on materials and operations.
• Inspect parts using precision metrology to confirm compliance with customer requirements.
• Deburr and clean work, then stage for subsequent operations.
• Partner with supervisors, quality, and peers to maximize throughput without compromising standards.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area; follow all safety procedures.
• Accurately complete required production and quality records.

Machines you’ll run

• Engine Lathes
• Turret Lathes
• Vertical, Knee, and Horizontal Milling Machines
• Bridgeport Mills
• Vertical Turret Lathes (VTLs)
• Vertical Boring Mills (VBMs)

What you bring

• Minimum five (5) years of manual machining experience on mills and lathes.
• Hands-on experience with Engine Lathes, Turret Lathes, Bridgeport Mills, Vertical, Knee, and Horizontal Milling Machines, VTLs, and VBMs.
• Proficiency setting up and using three-jaw centering chucks with reversible jaws; four-jaw independent chucks with reversible jaws; tailstocks; steady rests; and compound rest angle setups.
• Working knowledge of standard OD/ID micrometers, dial test indicators, bore gauges, right-angle heads, indexing heads, rotary tables, boring heads, facing heads, and tapping heads.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and GD&T.
• Skilled with precision measurement and inspection equipment; strong shop math, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving.
• 18+ years of age; high school diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical, lift assessment, and drug screening.

Preferred

• Journeyman Machinist certification.
• CNC machining exposure.
• Experience machining large, close-tolerance components.
• Industrial equipment repair/refurbishment background.
• ISO 9001 environment experience.

Physical demands

• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Independently lift up to 50 lbs; use cranes or assist devices for heavier loads.
• Manual dexterity to safely operate machine tools and precision instruments.
• Work safely around industrial machinery and equipment.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive wages
• Overtime opportunities
• Annual wage increases and performance incentives
• 40 hours of paid vacation after the first six months
• Three weeks of paid vacation during the first year
• Eleven paid holidays
• Four paid personal/sick days during the first year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Advancement opportunities and long-term career growth
• Climate-controlled manufacturing facilities

About DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop

For 65+ years, we’ve earned the trust of demanding industries through precision craftsmanship and integrity. Our team thrives on complex machining challenges and takes pride in delivering exceptional results on time—every time.

Proficiencies we value

• GD&T
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• Manual Machining Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you’ll use

• Turning Lathe
• Manual Lathe
• Thread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)
• Boring Mill
• Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport, ProtoTRAK)
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Engine Lathe

Compliance

DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).