Machinist (Manual & CNC) - 1st Shift

*This position is for 1st Shift (M-F, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)*

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We are looking for a new Machinist to join our team!

POSITION PURPOSE

The Machinist is responsible for building, assembling, and repairing precision machinery and components for our production operations. This role combines manual machining and welding with CNC operation (80% manual / 20% CNC) and equipment maintenance and fabrication, providing a key support function for both the Engineering and Production departments. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in machining and fabrication, strong blueprint reading skills, and a passion for creating high-quality mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands on fabrication and assembly of machinery, fixtures, and components for packaging, converting, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Perform manual welding, drilling, tapping, cutting, bending, and other hands-on fabrication tasks.
• Operate conventional lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, as well as CNC equipment (lathe and milling).
• Read and work from blueprints, schematics, and drawings; set up CNC machines using Feature CAM.
• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery and production equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to address equipment issues.
• Identify opportunities for process and machinery improvements.
• Maintain a safe and organized workspace, including regular cleanup routines.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• The ability to work with blueprints
• Assembly of machinery and machine components.
• Ability to use all machine shop tools for fabrication of parts.
• Basic knowledge of CNC machine operation.
• Basic knowledge of feature cam.
• Minimal supervision from the engineering manager and mechanical engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Trade School Diploma

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Manual welding, drilling & tapping
• Setup and operation of conventional lathe
• Setup and operation of conventional Milling machine
• Surface grinders
• Cutting & bending sheet metal
• Torque settings of various fasteners
• Shop safety
• Basic math skills
• Bearing fitting and blueprint reading
• Setup and drawing using feature cam of CNC milling machines
• Setup and operation of CNC lathe

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in manual parts fabrication and assembly using all the above equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move bilaterally right and left
• Must be able to stand up to 7 hours per/day
• Must be able to walk continuously to service machinery
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel as needed
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds
• Must be steady on the foot
• Must be able to handle and grasp up to 50 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions

SALARY INFORMATION

• $65,000 - $75,000 annually, plus overtime pay (as needed)
• 5% target bonus

PDI is pleased to offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits program to our associates, which includes:

• Medical & prescription drug coverage
• Dental / Vision plan
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health Advocacy Program / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Many other voluntary benefit plans such as: Legal assistance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident coverage, discounted home/auto/rental insurance, employee discounts and pet insurance.

At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide: Sick leave, generous vacation and holiday time, paid parental leave, summer hours, flex place/flex time options.