Senior Technologist - Research & Development

Kelly is hiring a Senior Technologist - Research & Development for a 12 - month Contract role with one of our prestigious clients based out in 200 Powder Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19805.

Job Title : Senior Technologist - Research & Development

Location : Wilmington, DE 19805

Employment Type : 12-month contract

Pay rate : $35-45 / hr.

Shift : 7 : 30 am – 4 pm.

Qualifications :

Position Requirements :

• Prior experience and sound working knowledge of modern machining processes as well as conventional machining tools.
• Experience programming CNC machines, inputting the design specifications and ensuring the machine performs as required.
• Experience planning and creating holding fixtures, selecting cutting tools and securing materials onto shop machines.
• Experience adjusting machine settings to optimize part quality.
• Working knowledge of current CAD / CAM software packages and file types.
• Ability to interpret and understand drawings specifications, dimension nomenclature, tolerances including geometric tolerancing.
• Ability to inspect and measure finished parts to ensure conformance to design specifications.
• Must adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and integrity of machines.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and designers for clarity on custom jobs and to refine manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lift objects up to 25lbs occasionally and up to 50lbs infrequently.

Responsibilities : Position :

Machinist (contract position), primary role : program and operate 3 and 5-axis vertical machining centers, lathes, non-CNC conventional machines producing prototype and small quantity parts. This position will provide manufacturing support and advice to multiple customers with a focus on meeting commitments and producing quality machine parts.

Primary Job Duties :

Provide parts manufacturing leadership, experience and knowledge required to fabricate specified prototype machine parts. Emphasis of this position is the ability to leverage knowledge and experience to setup machine operations, program tool paths, interpret models and understand specified design intent. Working as part of a team with a focus on customer satisfaction is an important expectation of this role.

If you believe you are a good fit for this opportunity, please submit your application through the job posting link. We also encourage you to share references if you have them.