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MACHINIST A

The Entwistle Company
Danville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

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The Entwistle Company

Job Description

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Machinist A to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.

In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Our Mission Statement

  • To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
  • To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
  • To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and implement set-ups for machining of a variety of complex, tight tolerance parts using differing materials, according to blueprint drawings and/or written documentation
  • Collaborate with Production Supervisor(s) and Engineering teams for First Part production
  • Select appropriate feeds, speeds, and work holding equipment to maintain tight tolerances and required surface finishes
  • Maintain tooling and measuring devices for accurate tolerances
  • Safely operate overhead cranes to move parts through machining areas
  • Inspect parts and record inspection results as required
  • Complete daily machine maintenance and cleaning; maintain a clean work area
  • Contribute to a culture of safety, adhere to all health and safety procedures

What We Offer

  • 4X10's Schedule
  • 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
  • PTO – Up to 5 weeks
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employer Paid Short-term Disability
  • Generous Health Insurance Coverage
  • Dental Insurance
  • Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
  • Employee Appreciation Events

Requirements

Competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

  • 7 years experience in machining, or equivalent combination of experience and education
  • Ability to read work orders, instructions, specifications, and blueprints
  • Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
  • Maintains a positive, professional attitude while meeting responsibilities and supporting team objectives
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
  • Ability to work on your feet for extended periods (reasonable accommodations available as needed)

Related Military Job Codes

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

  • Army MOS: 91E – Allied Trades Specialist
  • Navy NEC: MM – Machinist’s Mate
  • Air Force AFSC: 2A7X1 – Aircraft Metals Technology
  • Marine Corps MOS: 1316 – Metal Worker
  • Coast Guard Rating: MK – Machinery Technician

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