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Machinist

Porex
Colonial Heights, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026 CLOSED ON 2/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at Porex?

Overview

All machinists are journeymen, versed in all machine shop activities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

  • To fabricate parts to the highest level of quality possible.
  • The ability to read mechanical drawings.
  • The ability to operate both manual and CNC machining equipment.
  • The ability to fabricate parts per design drawings, accurately and repetitively.
  • The ability to do sheet metal fabrication.
  • The ability to perform welding and brazing operations.
  • The ability to use precision measuring equipment.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Have knowledge of vibration and balance equipment.
  • Fabricate, repair and assemble precision assemblies.
  • Fabricate and assemble production process lines.
  • Assist Design and Process Engineers as needed to identify mechanical deficencies on all production machines.
  • Alert management of all identified drawing or component errors.
  • To assist management, whenever possible, to improve tooling or procedures to provide the customer with quality products.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned

ISO 9001 and Environmental, Health and Safety

  • Maintain awareness on company policies
  • Maintain awareness on company objectives for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
  • Support the Company’s continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and skills required:

  • Associates degree in machining.
  • Two years of experience in industrial machining.
  • The ability to work as a team with all levels of personnel.
  • The ability to work un-supervised in a responsible manner.
  • The ability to recognize and repair defects in process tooling that may compromise the quality of the finished product.

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