Manual Machinist

Location: Hatfield, PA

Wage: $26.00–32.00 per hour. The range is a general guideline; actual offers consider candidate qualifications, experience, position scope, and market factors.

About Us

Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company with over 90 years of growth. We specialize in advanced technologies for high-performance platforms and critical applications across Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power segments. EST Group, part of Curtiss-Wright, develops, manufactures, and markets highly engineered products and repair services for shell and tube heat exchangers, condensers, coolers, and chillers, including the industry-leading Pop-A-Plug® Tube Plugging System.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts in small batch quantities using Engine Lathes, Manual Mills, Turret Lathes, and Benchtop Lathes.
• Set up, operate, and select proper tools to hold tolerances of +/- .001".
• Maintain high throughput and adapt to constantly changing workloads to meet customer demands.
• Set up milling fixtures such as indexers and vices using DRO.
• Apply understanding of tooling applications and proper feed/speed for various operations and materials to maximize tool life and efficiency.
• Grind tooling to create simple profiles.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment and assist supervisors with minor to moderate repairs.
• Log daily labor using ERP tracking software and complete shop travelers to comply with ISO standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints with family of parts tables to machine components to proper dimensions.
• Inspect parts using Calipers, OD/ID/Pitch Micrometers, Thread Gages, and Optical Comparator to ensure parts are within tolerance.
• Work with various materials including Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Plastics, and Special Alloys.
• Practice Lean Manufacturing daily.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience as a Manual Machinist.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, layout, and process worksheets.
• Experience setting up, operating, and maintaining manual mills and lathes.
• Basic arithmetic and geometry skills; GD&T knowledge is a plus.
• Understanding of product quality and compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Basic knowledge of sheet metal and CNC equipment is preferred.
• Career Readiness Certificate (Silver or Gold) or Certified Process Owner (CPO) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401K with employer match and profit sharing.
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation/holidays).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Referral program.
• Recognition programs.
• Inclusive and supportive culture.

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.