CNC Machinist

About us

Delva Tool & Machine (DTM) and its 6 locations specialize in precision machining, fabrication, and assembly highly engineered components. With over 175 years of combined experience, 300,000 sq. ft. of floor space, 250 CNC machines and 350 talented employees between 6 locations across the United States and Canada, we leverage our combined expertise and state of the art CNC machining capabilities to deliver quality machined parts to customers all across the globe. Our primary commitment is to provide our customers with a quality product, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing.

• Relentlessly Driven to Excel – We take pride in mastering our craft, pushing ourselves to be the best, and constantly improving. “Good enough” is never enough.
• Tech-Forward Problem-Solvers – We embrace challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, thinking critically and adapting quickly to get the job done. We seek out and leverage the best technology and processes, appropriately automating to be more agile and lean.
• Accountable & Dependable – We take ownership of our work, meet deadlines, and follow through on our commitment; no excuses and no self-victimizing.
• Team-First Mentality – We collaborate, communicate, and support each other, knowing that success comes from effective collaboration.
• Integrity in Everything – We do what’s right, even when no one is watching. Honesty, transparency, and respect guide our decisions.

Position Summary

Mill Creek Machining (MCM), a Delva Tool & Machine (DTM) company, is seeking a CNC Machinist for our Paullina, IA location. The CNC Machinist is responsible for quality parts produced on our CNC lathe machines. If you are looking for an organization and career that will match your strong work ethic and passion for success, Mill Creek Machining is a great place to start! 

*Our machine shop is 100% climate controlled*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verifies cycle times on all jobs and reports discrepancies to his/her crew chief and annotates on traveler. 
• Verifies/sets gauging against known standards and ensures gauging is correct per inspection sheet. 
• Knows and ensures all safety devices are in place and working properly. 
• Inspects machine and work area in general for proper order and operation. 
• Operates machinery according to acceptable and safe practice. 
• Makes routine offsets and able to ascertain the need for changing inserts and capable of doing so as needed. 
• Able to change work holding fixtures and tooling as instructed by crew chief. 
• Assists in the preparation and execution of set ups as directed by machinist or crew chief. 
• Competent in all the duties of a trainee and performs all tasks as assigned by supervision/management. 

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Ability to produce precision work.

Benefits and Perks

Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, a competitive pay rate, accrued vacation time, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance as well as Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and life/AD&D insurance.

We are a drug-free workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.