MACHINIST A

The Entwistle Company; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Machinist A to advance a long-term career within our collaborative and innovative environment. You will help deliver mission-critical components supporting U.S.

and allied defense, applying your expertise to meet precise specifications and quality standards. Key responsibilities include creating tool setups for complex parts, selecting feeds and speeds, and maintaining tooling and measurement devices.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints, instructions, specs and drawings.
• Ability to set up machining of complex parts with tight tolerances.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement set-ups for machining of complex, tight-tolerance parts.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors and Engineering for First Part production.
• Select feeds, speeds, and work holding to maintain tolerances and 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 keep the work area clean.
• Contribute to a culture of safety and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Setups & machining

Tight tolerances

Inspection & measurement

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC machining

G-code

Calipers

Micrometers

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.

Description

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