Entering the machining trade in Lancaster, PA, typically begins with specialized education and training, such as apprenticeship programs that last 4-5 years, combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840, and projects little to no change in employment from 2023 to 2033. However, there are approximately 35,400 job openings projected each year, primarily due to the need to replace retiring workers. Apprentices in Lancaster, PA, can earn an average of $1,140 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $42,147 annually. Technical colleges, vocational schools, and organizations like the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential and opportunities for advancement in this essential manufacturing sector.
Job Title: CNC Machinist Job Description The General Machinist is responsible for machining, assembling, and finishing rare earth magnet material and hardware to meet customer specifications. This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining various machining and finishing equipment while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Responsibilities • Optimize safety and minimize risk by wearing required PPE and adhering to safety precautions. • Read, understand, and follow work instructions (WI) and process control standards (PCS), and recommend revisions and updates as necessary. • Interpret customer drawings to verify part numbers, revision levels, and obtain specified dimensions, features, tolerances, and customer requirements. • Set up machinery by installing proper tooling, fixtures, and measuring equipment, selecting appropriate programs, and obtaining first piece inspection approval before running jobs. • Maintain machinery and work area by cleaning and organizing equipment, filling coolant or oil, performing preventative maintenance, and requesting reorder of consumables as necessary. • Operate various machining and finishing equipment such as CNC and manual machining equipment, centerless grinders, CNC mills and lathes, wire EDM machines, drilling, scoring, and chamfering tools, double disc grinders, tumblers, ultrasonic cleaners, and ovens. • Verify and accurately record data into ERP computer systems and manufacturing routers, and maintain records for inspections and quality assurance. • Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to customer specifications and manufacturing requirements. • Adhere to the EEC Escalation Policy by reporting issues affecting quality, safety, or productivity to supervisors. Essential Skills • Experience with CNC machinery, inspection, and measuring tools. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and follow standard procedures. • Mechanically inclined with proficiency in CNC operation and manual machining. • Competence in documentation writing and data entry. Why Work Here? Once hired on, employees are eligible for benefits immediately. These benefits include company-provided prescription safety eyewear, protective footwear, and a subsidized uniform program. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). After 30 days, benefits expand to include paid holidays, health insurance options, a 401(k) program with employer matching, and company-paid life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits are available, including dental, vision, long-term disability, and additional life insurance. Work Environment The work environment is a clean, climate-controlled, and fairly quiet machine shop. A new building is expected to be built within the next five years to combine both locations into one, fostering a good team culture with many tenured employees. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Overview: Stryten Energy, a new company name with a long history in Lancaster County, operates a growing plastic injection molding facility in West Lampeter Township. We produce plastic components for car batteries and have a stable and growing customer base. As an essential business we continue to thrive during this economic downturn, and we are expanding our teams. Mold Mechanic II performs mold repair by utilizing machining practices in a timely and effective manner in an effort to support the molding department’s production objectives. Other activities include but are not limited to; mold improvements, mold modifications and mold maintenance. This is a 1st shift opening (Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm) Responsibilities: • Responsible for making and repairing tools, molds, fixtures, gauges, etc., and correcting tool problems in production. Sets up, adjusts and operates conventional and/or special purpose machine tools to perform diversified operations. • Respond to problem tag system and carry out repairs. • Ensure work is performed in a neat and professional manner. • Work on special projects as assigned. • Complete work requests / work orders with a clear description of work done. • Assist with Root Cause Analysis and repetitive failures as they relate to injection molds. • Assist with engineering projects / modification work. • Willingness to work as a team. • Able to handle multiple tasks with limited supervision. • Ability to effectively manage time and meet specified deadlines. • Good communication with process engineering to work on improving molding thru tooling improvements and processing; diagnose/trouble shoot and help/implement corrections to tooling problems with other facilities • Offshift work on a as needed basis. • Must have the ability and willingness to work overtime on an as needed/required basis in order to complete work in process and communicate with other shifts. • Work within established policies, procedures, practices, and regulations. • Attend all required trainings and meetings. • Follow all company safety policies and procedures including the use of PPE and safety equipment. • Participate in continuous improvement, 5S, and other lean manufacturing initiatives. • Continuously improve the general housekeeping, organization of equipment, tools, and supplies to keep workstations as efficient as possible. • Maintain an organized and efficient work area. • Other responsibilities as assigned to meet the needs of the business. Qualifications: Required: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Basic math and trigonometry • Physical requirements as defined in associated job analysis. Preferred • Apprenticeship Training certificate (preferred but not required). • Assosicates in CIM or related field • Machinist experience as it relates to injection molds. Competencies, Skills, Knowledge • Understanding of mold construction and mold maintenance principles. • NC milling machines and NC lathes • Surface Grinding • Must be able to work within 0.005” machining tolerance. • Blue print reading • Proficient in CAD Modeling Software. ex. Autodesk Inventor. • Proficient in CAM Software and the ability to use conversational CNC controls. • Skilled in reverse engineering and manufacturing die components within set timeframes • Welding (TIG) • Basic mechanical layout (dimension and sketch tooling, jigs, fixture, ect.) • Basic Computer Skills • Must have, at minimum, a basic Machinist's tool set, including calipers and micrometers, etc. • Must be able to troubleshoot and repair molds as needed. • Proven satisfactory work history (attendance and performance). This must be maintained. Attendance is critical to this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently exposed to fumes, dust, airborne particles, and extreme heat and humidity. • Noise levels in the manufacturing facility are usually high. • Qualified candidates must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb with minimal effort. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds EEO Statement: Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. About Statement: Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.
See More Details >>Overview Stryten Energy, a new company name with a long history in Lancaster County, operates a growing plastic injection molding facility in West Lampeter Township. We produce plastic components for car batteries and have a stable and growing customer base. As an essential business we continue to thrive during this economic downturn, and we are expanding our teams. Mold Mechanic II performs mold repair by utilizing machining practices in a timely and effective manner in an effort to support the molding department’s production objectives. Other activities include but are not limited to; mold improvements, mold modifications and mold maintenance. This is a 1st shift opening (Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm) Responsibilities • Responsible for making and repairing tools, molds, fixtures, gauges, etc., and correcting tool problems in production. Sets up, adjusts and operates conventional and/or special purpose machine tools to perform diversified operations. • Respond to problem tag system and carry out repairs. • Ensure work is performed in a neat and professional manner. • Work on special projects as assigned. • Complete work requests / work orders with a clear description of work done. • Assist with Root Cause Analysis and repetitive failures as they relate to injection molds. • Assist with engineering projects / modification work. • Willingness to work as a team. • Able to handle multiple tasks with limited supervision. • Ability to effectively manage time and meet specified deadlines. • Good communication with process engineering to work on improving molding thru tooling improvements and processing; diagnose/trouble shoot and help/implement corrections to tooling problems with other facilities • Offshift work on a as needed basis. • Must have the ability and willingness to work overtime on an as needed/required basis in order to complete work in process and communicate with other shifts. • Work within established policies, procedures, practices, and regulations. • Attend all required trainings and meetings. • Follow all company safety policies and procedures including the use of PPE and safety equipment. • Participate in continuous improvement, 5S, and other lean manufacturing initiatives. • Continuously improve the general housekeeping, organization of equipment, tools, and supplies to keep workstations as efficient as possible. • Maintain an organized and efficient work area. • Other responsibilities as assigned to meet the needs of the business. Qualifications Required: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Basic math and trigonometry • Physical requirements as defined in associated job analysis. Preferred • Apprenticeship Training certificate (preferred but not required). • Assosicates in CIM or related field • Machinist experience as it relates to injection molds. Competencies, Skills, Knowledge • Understanding of mold construction and mold maintenance principles. • NC milling machines and NC lathes • Surface Grinding • Must be able to work within 0.005” machining tolerance. • Blue print reading • Proficient in CAD Modeling Software. ex. Autodesk Inventor. • Proficient in CAM Software and the ability to use conversational CNC controls. • Skilled in reverse engineering and manufacturing die components within set timeframes • Welding (TIG) • Basic mechanical layout (dimension and sketch tooling, jigs, fixture, ect.) • Basic Computer Skills • Must have, at minimum, a basic Machinist's tool set, including calipers and micrometers, etc. • Must be able to troubleshoot and repair molds as needed. • Proven satisfactory work history (attendance and performance). This must be maintained. Attendance is critical to this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently exposed to fumes, dust, airborne particles, and extreme heat and humidity. • Noise levels in the manufacturing facility are usually high. • Qualified candidates must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb with minimal effort. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds EEO Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. About Our Company Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.
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