Job Description
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 or 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
Job Tags
Temporary work, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,