Machinist

Successfactors; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys Advanced Systems in Horsham, PA, is seeking a Machinist to support the engineering development and daily production of specialized batteries for defense, medical, and space applications.

The role involves maintenance and setup of production equipment, die changes for powder compaction, and fabrication of fixtures using Bridgeport and Hardinge equipment. This position requires adherence to ITAR and related regulations and offers opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Understands the basics of arithmetic and trigonometry.
• Competent with hand tools.
• Solves problems in a methodical way.
• Pays attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily die changes for hydraulic powder compaction and maintain dies.
• Maintain, sharpen, troubleshoot, and install other production machine components.
• Changeover equipment by tool changes and adjusting settings.
• Fabricate plastic and metal components from scratch per engineering drawings.
• Develop concepts for new assembly aids and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve tools, fixtures, and automated equipment.
• Perform daily cleanup of tooling, equipment, and work area.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Arithmetic basics

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bridgeport mill

Hardinge lathe

Job description

Requisition ID13424-Posted07/24/2026

EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of EnerSys - a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. As we continue to grow, we're looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.

Certain positions at EnerSys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a \"U.S. Person\" under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.

What We Offer:

• Generous Time Off - 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays


• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate


• Financial & Career Growth - Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan


• 401(k) Matching - 100% match at a 6% contribution level


• Innovative Culture - We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees' skills and career development.

At EAS, we don't just build batteries - we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.

The machinist will perform a variety of tasks to support the engineering development and daily production of specialized batteries for defense, medical, and space applications. The machinist will perform maintenance on certain production equipment that requires special skills such as the removal, surface grinding, installation, and setup of powder-compaction dies. The machinist will fabricate assembly fixtures and prototype components using a Bridgeport mill, Hardinge lathe, and other shop equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the daily die change for a hydraulic powder compaction. Maintain dies by cleaning, grinding, honing, and lapping as necessary before re-installation.


• Maintain, sharpen, troubleshoot, and install other production machine components such as cutting blades and fine blanking dies, and pneumatic solenoid valves as needed.


• Changeover equipment (e.g. change tools, load electronic recipe, and adjust settings to obtain desired results.)


• Fabricate plastic and metal components from scratch using machine shop equipment to meet engineering drawing specifications. On the job training can be provided.


• Develop concepts and sketches for new assembly aids and equipment.


• Work with engineers to improve the designs of tools, fixtures, and automated equipment. These items may already be in-use on the manufacturing line and present opportunities for improvement.


• Perform daily cleanup of tooling, equipment, and work area.


• Follow all safety procedures and report any hazards encountered.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Understands the basics of arithmetic and trigonometry.


• Competent with hand tools.


• Solves problems in a methodical way.


• Pays attention to detail.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.