Machinist/Tool and Die Maker

About the role

At a Glance Company: Santucci Process Development Location: McKees Rocks, PA Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $25 - $33 per hour (based on experience) Shift: Day Shift (Daylight Hours) Overtime: Not required / as needed Experience Level: Entry to Mid-Level (1-2+ years) Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required Why This Role Exists This role exists to support steady, long-term demand for custom tooling, fixtures, and short-run machined components. Santucci Process Development continues to see consistent project flow across tooling, repair, and prototype work, requiring a versatile machinist who can contribute across manual and conversational CNC equipment. This position plays a key role in producing one-off and short-run parts where craftsmanship, setup skill, and problem-solving matter more than cycle time. The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Set up and operate manual mills, manual lathes, and conversational CNC equipment Machine custom fixtures, tooling, and precision test parts Run high-mix, low-volume jobs and one-off builds Load, adjust, and run conversational CNC programs Select tooling, establish offsets, and manage setups independently Perform in-process and basic first-article inspection Assist with machine, tooling, and equipment repair or redesign projects This is hands-on machining work where every job is different. Machines, Controls & Software You'll work with equipment such as: Machines 3-axis CNC mills 2.5-axis CNC mill conversions CNC lathes (up to Ø16 ) Manual mills and manual lathes (up to Ø18 ) Controls Conversational CNC controls CAD / Design SolidWorks (design-to-manufacture support) Inspection Tools Standard shop measurement tools for precision machining What We're Looking For Required 1-2+ years of machining experience Experience with manual machining and/or conversational CNC Ability to read blueprints and work to specification Comfortable performing setups, offsets, and tool changes Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship Preferred (Not Required) Tool & die or fixture-building experience CNC mill or lathe setup experience Exposure to repair, redesign, or reverse-engineering work Materials You'll Work With Aluminum Carbon steel Stainless steel Plastics Fiberglass (Materials vary by project and customer requirements) Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Santucci Process Development because: Day shift only - no nights or rotating schedules Small, friendly, and cohesive shop environment Challenging, non-repetitive machining work High involvement in setups, tooling, and problem-solving Respect for skilled trades and hands-on experience Competitive pay with performance-based growth This is a shop for machinists who enjoy variety and responsibility, not production-line work. Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay: $25 - $33 per hour (DOE) Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply now or save this job to come back later.