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Senior Machinist

Watlow
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026
Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Position Summary

Provides support for machining operations of products and assemblies using manual and/or CNC machine tools. The machinist also performs preventive maintenance of machines, dies, molds, figures and tools.

Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix)

  • Works under the general direction of a more seasoned team member
  • Routes questions to the appropriate person
  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve.
  • Adheres to policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Ability to learn new skills and follow directions.
  • Produce at takt time while following standard work.
  • Able to work individually and in teams.
  • Follow the Watlow Way (WW) Behaviors, Values and Principles
  • Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI)/ Improvement participation
  • Demonstrate knowledge with computer systems
  • Models WW behaviors, principles, and values

Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix): Delivery:

  • Runs CNC machines, mills, drills, lathes, saws, shears, presses, punches and drill presses.
  • Setup and run basic manual machines to produce parts, dies, molds, and fixtures.
  • Maintain machines; sharpen tools, trouble shoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
  • Reads and interprets basic prints, draws sketches, corrects prints, designs step-by-step work processes.
  • Complete documentation (process and load sheets)
  • Works under direct supervision on tasks that are standardized and does not typically exercise significant independent judgment.
  • Resolves routine questions and problems, referring more complex issues to senior Machinists.

Business Partner

  • NA Center of Expertise (COE)
  • Industry Certifications/2 year degrees Education, Experience and Certification Requirements:
  • 0-3 years’ related experience
  • Trade Jobs- Preferred Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related experience (1-3 years)

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

Benefits

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
  • Wellness incentives
  • Employee Personal Assistance Program
  • Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.

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