Manual Machinist na Microwave Techniques

Description

Microwave Techniques Components Division, located in Gorham, Maine is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-power industrial microwave systems and RF technology. Our employees create and deliver state-of-the-art microwave systems, microwave generators, and RF circulators for Scientific, Food Processing, Semiconductor, Plasma, Industrial Heating and Industrial Drying applications. For over 40 years, we’ve supported the microwave industry by pioneering new technology and solutions for our clients across a range of demanding applications. 

We are looking to add a Manual Machinist to our team. We will train the right candidate with a curious mind, mechanically inclined, enjoy working with their hands and mind. If these attributes describe you, we would like to speak with you!  

Essential Functions:

• Set up of equipment to produce machined parts, including tooling, prototypes, and production ready parts.

• Machining of materials using manual lathes, drill presses, vertical and horizontal band saws, Proto Trak CNC Milling Machines as well as various hand tools.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and machining notes to determinate dimensions, tolerances, finish type, sequence of operations, set up, etc.

• Selection of tools appropriate for specific jobs/products.

• Clean and maintain manual machines.

• Team oriented, communication driven, succeeds in the details and dependable. 

Experience and Requirements:

• Willing to learn on the job, with a tenured manual machinist.  

•  Good organizational, planning and documentation skills, detail focused.

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven production environment.

•  Ability to perform mathematical calculations including converting fractions to decimal.

• Previous experience helpful but not necessary, in the use of calipers, micrometers and visual comparators, height gauges to evaluate drawing dimensions. 

• Must be able to follow both oral and written instruction.

• Experience in woodworking are transferable skills.

• Willingness to work as part of a team

Willing to train the right candidate with mechanical experience. 

What can you expect from us?

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life, supplement life, short- and long-term disability insurance, AD&D critical illness and accident insurance.

• 401K plan with an employer match.

• Discretionary bonuses.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• 9 Paid holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement & training opportunities.

• Employee recognition program.

• Employee safety equipment/tool purchase program.

This position is Monday through Friday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm. 

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and supplied by Microwave Techniques, including a safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement program.

Microwave Techniques is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, victim of domestic violence, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

Consistent with the provisions of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Maine Human Rights Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.