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Prototype Machinist

Magnetic Technologies Corporation
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026

Job purpose

 Individual will be responsible for producing, modifying and repairing tools used in the manufacturing process. Must have 10 years of experience reading prints and using mills, lathe, surface grinders and other standard tool room machines to make parts to print. Must have good attention to detail and accustomed to working and measuring to close tolerance and delicate parts. Responsible for maintaining work quality and doing in process inspection. 

 

Essential Duties

  • Assembling, fitting and repairing tools
  • Following engineering drawings, including interpreting GD&T
  • Using 2D and 3D computer aided design and manufacturing software (CAD/CAM)
  • Assisting with tool maintenance
  • Teach basic machine operation to floor operators as required
  • Give experienced input to tooling designs for better manufacturability
  • Complete production operations requiring tool room machines
  • Other tasks not listed here that arise from an ever-growing environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Measurement

Make tools to engineer parts

Parts measured to print

Assemble and debug prototype tools

Tools made for production put to use

Readily assist production and engineer as required

Tasks completed in a timely manor


Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or GED/Technical Training Certificate/Equivalent experience.
  • Work experience: Journeyman Tool & Die Maker or equivalent with 5 years of experience. 
  • Ability to read engineering prints with high understanding of GD& T
  • High competency using micrometers, indicators, calipers, etc.
  • Requires intermittent long periods of standing and/or walking
  • Periodic lifting of materials not to exceed 40 pounds
  • Willing to work beyond normal hours if needed
  • Subject to stressful situations
  • An understanding of both Metric and English measuring systems
  • Ability to write and edit programs with understanding of cutting parameters
  • Ability to use Manual Knee Mill, Manual Lathe, Grinder, Machine Tools, Inspection and measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators and power hand tools

 

 Working conditions

  • May be exposed to industrial oils, toner, coolants, solvents, lubricants, adhesive and other chemicals.   NOTE:   All safety precautions will be used.
  • Plant wide climate control and air conditioning
  • Could work in areas with excessive noise.  NOTE: Ear protection available.

 Physical requirements

  • Could require intermittent and long periods of sitting and/or standing.
  • Required to do repetitive work.
  • Periodic lifting of materials not to exceed 50 pounds.

Arnold Magnetic Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.  Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/General Identity/Disability/Veteran


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A Shift:
Mon-Thurs: 5:30am - 3:00pm
Fri: 5:30am-9:30am

Salary : $25 - $35

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