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Machinist

Symmco Inc.
Sykesville, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026

Job Summary

Machinist Tool Shop for the manufacture of general machine shop items as required by manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance shop.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma with some type of technical schooling in Tool manufacturing.

Experience:

Prefer a minimum of 1-2 years working in a tool shop environment requiring the manufacturing of general items and tooling support members.

Required Skills:

General Machinist capability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities outlined below include but are not limited to the following: Other duties may be assigned as needed and/or required.

· Report to the Department/Shift Supervisor or Lead Off.

· Work within the guidelines of the facilities current Business Management System.

· Safe and proper handling and use of all chemicals used for manufacturing.

· Must always wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

· Must be able to safely operate all department equipment, this includes proper start up and shut down activities.

· Verify all safety guards are in place and functional.

· Must have a general capability in blueprint reading.

· Capable of operating general machine shop equipment. (Lathe , Mill)

· Have a general understanding of tooling functions for manufacturing tool adapters.

· Capable of inspection of general items manufactured on all equipment in the Tool Shop.

· General capability in polishing powder metal tooling.

· Show capability of manufacturing individual tooling support members with supervision.

· Working understanding of heat-treating general steels

· Perform other duties as required.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key

Never:

Never

Rarely:

Less than 15 minutes

Frequently:

2 hours – 6 hours

Occasionally:

15 minutes – 2 hours

Constantly:

6 hours

Standing:

Constantly

Squatting:

Never

Walking:

Constantly

Balancing:

Never

Twisting:

Occasionally

Crawling:

Never

Lifting:

Occasionally (up to 30 lbs.)

Use Hands/Fingers:

Constantly

Pushing/Pulling:

Occasionally

Hearing:

Constantly

Reaching:

Rarely

Communicating:

Constantly

Climbing:

Never

Visual:

Constantly

Kneeling:

Never

Driving Required:

Rarely

Carrying:

Occasionally

Machine/Equipment use:

Yes

Bending:

Rarely

Work Environment:

Indoor/Manufacturing

* This job description is subject to change at any time.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program

Work Location: In person

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