Wire EDM Machinist Job at Collins Machine Works, Portsmouth, VA

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  • Collins Machine Works
  • Portsmouth, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description


Position Title: Wire EDM Machinist

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization: Collins Machine Works has solved the largest and most complex industrial machining and fabrication challenges for clients around the globe. Our ceaseless commitment to quality, coupled with talent and innovative technology, positions us to deliver the best product and service to each and every customer.

Description:

Wire EDM Machinist will be responsible for setting up, operating and troubleshooting Wire EDM machines to produce precision components. The ideal applicant must have a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret blueprints for complex parts.

Applicant must be a US citizen. Access to DoD facilities is required. Company is not able to sponsor work visa or this position.

Sign On Bonus

Collins Machine Works offers a sign-on bonus in the amount of $2,000 to be paid after six months of satisfactory employment performance. Collins Machine Works also offers employee referral bonuses in the amount of $1,000 per referral to be paid after the referred employee has completed six months of satisfactory employment performance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Set up and operate CNC Wire EDM machines to cut and shape various precision parts
  • Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
  • Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling
  • Read and interpret applicable drawings and blueprints of work to be performed and follows instructions
  • Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given task
  • Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
  • Use precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.)
  • Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
  • Ability to read travelers
  • Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
  • Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short Term Disability and basic Life Insurance provided by company
  • Supplementary Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long Term Disability available
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Opportunity for yearly bonus, profit sharing, overtime, and night shift differential

Position Requirements

Qualifications

  • Understanding of Wire EDM process, setup, and maintenance
  • Understanding of G, D, and T
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3 to 5 years related experience is preferred
  • Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language. Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner
  • Ability and willingness to learn
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
  • A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems
  • Read blueprints and precision measuring tools
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations
  • Must have basic machinist tools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. at a time when required
  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and use stairs
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  • The employee will also be expected to spend time using a computer

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Full-time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location : Fifth St

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work visa, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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