What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at Morehouse Instrument Company?
York, PA
Company Description
Do you take pride in your craftsmanship and enjoy seeing your work come to life? Are you tired of being just a number and want to be part of a team where your skills are valued and your contributions recognized? Are you looking for a stable, growing company with deep roots in Pennsylvania that invests in your growth and success?
If you answered yes, you may be the perfect fit for Morehouse Instrument Company — named one of the Best Places to Work in PA in 2023 and 2024.
For over 100 years, Morehouse has been a trusted name in precision force measurement and calibration, serving customers worldwide from right here in York, PA. We’re a fourth-generation, family-owned company known for exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and customer service. We build specialty products such as load cells, large calibration machines and provide industry-leading calibration services.
At Morehouse, you’re not just another employee — you’re part of a team that learns together, grows together, and celebrates each other’s successes. We believe in a supportive, hands-on environment where your skills can truly shine.
Job Description
We are looking for a talented Machinist to join our team and help us produce high-precision parts and assemblies that make a real impact. In this role, you’ll program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes, as well as manual mills, lathes, and grinders. This is a high mix environment that involves several different setups per day. You’ll also have opportunities to occasionally contribute to assembly, wiring, painting, and crating — no two days are exactly the same.
You’ll use your problem-solving skills and technical knowledge to help design fixtures and tooling, and you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in doing things right the first time.
What You'll Do
Pay: $24.00-26.50 an hour, with additional profit share paid out twice a year with a catch-up payment.
Benefits
Company Description
Do you take pride in your craftsmanship and enjoy seeing your work come to life? Are you tired of being just a number and want to be part of a team where your skills are valued and your contributions recognized? Are you looking for a stable, growing company with deep roots in Pennsylvania that invests in your growth and success?
If you answered yes, you may be the perfect fit for Morehouse Instrument Company — named one of the Best Places to Work in PA in 2023 and 2024.
For over 100 years, Morehouse has been a trusted name in precision force measurement and calibration, serving customers worldwide from right here in York, PA. We’re a fourth-generation, family-owned company known for exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and customer service. We build specialty products such as load cells, large calibration machines and provide industry-leading calibration services.
At Morehouse, you’re not just another employee — you’re part of a team that learns together, grows together, and celebrates each other’s successes. We believe in a supportive, hands-on environment where your skills can truly shine.
Job Description
We are looking for a talented Machinist to join our team and help us produce high-precision parts and assemblies that make a real impact. In this role, you’ll program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes, as well as manual mills, lathes, and grinders. This is a high mix environment that involves several different setups per day. You’ll also have opportunities to occasionally contribute to assembly, wiring, painting, and crating — no two days are exactly the same.
You’ll use your problem-solving skills and technical knowledge to help design fixtures and tooling, and you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in doing things right the first time.
What You'll Do
- Set up and operate CNC and manual mills and lathes, grinders, drill presses, and other shop equipment, with several different setups per day
- Machine precision parts to exact specifications and perform peer inspections to ensure top quality
- Program CNC machines using Gibbs CAD/CAM software
- Design and build fixtures, tooling, and special components as needed
- Clean, maintain, and lubricate machines and tools
- Contribute to painting, assembly, wiring, and crating when needed
- Work safely and follow all company policies and procedures
- Stay curious and continue learning new skills and techniques
- Remain flexible and be willing to take on the challenge of prototyping and R&D
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Working knowledge of G and M code
- Good math skills for precision work
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and handle hands-on shop work
- Self-motivated and reliable, with good communication and time management skills
- Team player who enjoys working alongside others
- Desire to continuously learn and improve
- Experience designing fixtures or tooling
- Previous work in a precision manufacturing environment
- Interest or experience in continuous improvement
- Stability & Legacy — Over 100 years strong and still growing
- Team Environment — Supportive, close-knit team where your work matters
- Local Pride — Build products right here in York, PA, shipped worldwide
- Growth Opportunities — Learn advanced skills and grow your career in precision manufacturing
- Machine shop environment
- Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting
- Work with a variety of machines and tools daily
Pay: $24.00-26.50 an hour, with additional profit share paid out twice a year with a catch-up payment.
Benefits
- Profit Sharing Plan
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Optional vision and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Salary : $24 - $27