Wire EDM Machinist
Company: Collins Machine Works
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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 BonusCollins 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 assignedBenefits
- 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 toolsPHYSICAL 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
computerWORK 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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Keywords: Collins Machine Works, Portsmouth , Wire EDM Machinist, Other , Portsmouth, Virginia
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