Wire EDM Machinist-Portsmouth, Virginia

Collins Machine Works is looking for a Wire EDM Machinist that 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 for 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

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

Salary : $20 - $30