Machinist jobs in Portland, ME

Hunting's Dearborn Division is seeking experienced CNC Machinists involving lathes, mills, and grinders to join own team in Fryeburg, ME. Leverage your CNC expertise and passion for your craft through high quality, precision work rarely seen in other shops. Jump on this opportunity to use exotic metals and machine one-of-a-kind components used in rockets for space exploration, as well as parts for jet engines and helicopter rotors used by the U.S. Military! Receive in-depth training to fine tune your skills as a machinist and take your career to the next level.

At Dearborn, we innovate and collaborate with global technology leaders to make the world a better place, from undersea to outer space.  A leader in manufacturing of highly advanced, precision machined, components, Hunting Dearborn machines to blueprint, specialty alloy products, providing solutions to our global customer’s toughest challenges in industries spanning aerospace and defense, space exploration, power generation, petroleum, nuclear, sub-surface, transportation, and a host of commercial industries, from our state-of-the-art facility. We provide a competitive benefits package, training, and development opportunities all while working for a stable employer.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and run CNC equipment to prove out new machining processes and G-code.
• Perform CNC machine adjustments and program edits.
• Set-up Machine Tooling and provide maintenance.
• Use various types of inspection tools.
• Perform setup operations to process documents.
• Perform basic part measurement inspections.
• Maintain traceability (product, material, and calibration).
• Load parts with hoist system.
• Create, inspect, and document part features.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years CNC experience or 2 years CNC experience with associate’s degree.
• Ability to read blueprints and familiarity with GD&T.
• Experience with CNC machine setup and G-code programming.
• Experience with common measuring devices.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic shop math.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning Tolerance.
• Knowledge of Cartesian coordinate system. 
• Safe work habits.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Frequent bending and leaning to make adjustments on the machine and take measurements. and talk or hear.  Employee is expected to walk as needed, along with occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Work Environment/Conditions 

• Monday to Friday Day Shift schedule, 8 or more hours shifts.
• Monday to Thursday Night Shift schedule, 10-hour shifts.
• Opportunity for Overtime.
• Pristine, clean, climate-controlled facility equipped with state-of-the-art machinery.
• Noise level in work environment is typically moderate.
• Exceptional company culture, diverse and interesting work, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with colleagues.
• We take pride in being an excellent resource for the professional growth of their employees and providing a safe and supportive environment.
• On-Site presence is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the United States. All employees must be able to comply with the company Drug and Alcohol Policy, which includes participation in Company random drug testing. Employment is subject to background checks appropriate to the position.