Precision Machining Technician -- Instrumentation Manufacturing

About LECO

For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in designing and building world-class laboratory instruments used nationwide and around the globe. Based in St. Joseph, Michigan, we remain a family-owned organization that values shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

A Day in This Role

As a Machinist 2-1 on our team, you’ll move seamlessly between machining and general shop duties—setting up equipment, producing components, and ensuring every part meets exacting standards. You’ll make real-time decisions on quality, keep production flowing, and document your work so the next operation has everything it needs.

Schedule and Premiums

• PA - 2nd shift (8) hour day: 3:20pm - 11:50pm
• 2nd shift (10) hour day: 3:20pm - 1:50am

This position includes a 15% premium for 2nd shift employees plus a retention bonus for 2nd shift new hires.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Respond to out-of-control conditions as defined in the LECO Quality Management Plan.
• Proactively take steps to prevent product non-conformity.
• Initiate, recommend, and drive solutions through designated channels.
• Identify and document product quality issues.
• Verify that corrective actions have been implemented effectively.
• Stop processing, delivery, or installation of non-conforming items until deficiencies are corrected.
• Inspect the parts you manufacture and complete the related data entry.

Qualifications

People in the Machinist 2-1 job classification must be able to read engineering drawings, routers, and use precision measuring tools. You should already own—or be willing to purchase—the tools of the trade.

Manufacturing Processes You May Perform

• Material handling; Material sawing
• Solder assembly
• Part deburring and cleaning
• Bench assembly
• Tube forming
• Hand Screw Machine setup and operation
• Drill Press setup and operation
• Engine Lathe setup and operation
• Vertical Mill setup and operation
• CNC Machine Tool setup and operation
• CNC programming and editing
• Machine maintenance
• Miscellaneous shop duties

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience preferred

Equal Opportunity

EOE M/F/VET/Disability