Machinist

Machinist

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

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Nice to Have

• Experience designing fixtures or tooling

• Previous work in a precision manufacturing environment

• Interest or experience in continuous improvement

Why Morehouse?

• 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

Working Conditions

• Machine shop environment 

• Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting

• Work with a variety of machines and tools daily

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ 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