Machinist B (Wire EDM Specialist)

Canon Solutions America; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Machinist to join their dynamic team in Newport News. This role involves the operation of advanced machinery to assemble and repair metal components, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise and practical experience, contributing to the production of high-quality products. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, where your contributions will directly impact the manufacturing process and customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about machining and looking to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant shop experience and ability to operate multiple equipment.
• Knowledge of CNC and EDM machines, with a focus on precision and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair metal parts using mechanical equipment and precision tools.
• Set up and operate CNC and Wire EDM machines to specifications.

Skills

CNC Operation

Mechanical Assembly

Precision Measurement

EDM Drill Machines

Blueprint Reading

Education

Associate's Degree

Technical or Trade School Degree

Apprenticeship Program

Tools

CNC Milling Machines

Wire EDM Machines

DP Esprit Software

Siemens NX

Job description

About the Role

This position performs machine shop work for the repair and maintenance of dies, molds, and related equipment. In this role, you will set up and operate machine tools and fit and assemble parts to make or repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout and machining procedures.

Your Impact

1. Assembles, repairs, and fabricates metal parts by operating mechanical equipment.
2. Assembles parts into sub-units or complete units. Consults with engineers, designers, and/or programmers and studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts, or descriptions of parts to be replaced, to determine dimensions and tolerances of pieces to be machined, sequence of operations, and tools, materials, and machines required.
3. Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining. Assists in determining dimensions and tolerances.
4. Provides instruction and guidance to Machinist A’s.
5. May program CNC milling machines using various software applications.
6. Sets up and operates metal-removing machines, such as lathe, milling machine, or grinder, to machine parts to specifications.
7. Uses precision measuring instruments to adhere to specifications, dimensions, and alignment (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges).
8. May operate various types of precision machine tools such as computerized milling machines, cylindrical grinders, surface grinders, and EDM machines, WEDM.
9. Uses familiar knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in regards to machine shop and Wire EDM operation and equipment.
10. Sets up and operates Wire EDM Machine to machine parts to specifications.
11. Programs Wire EDM machines using various types of software (i.e. DP Esrit).
12. Reviews Blue light reports and makes program adjustments as needed.

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

1. Associate’s degree, apprenticeship program, or two-year technical or trade school degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience and 4-8 years relevant shop experience.
2. Must be able to operate multiple pieces of equipment.
3. Experience with CNC desired.
4. Must be 18 years old to apply.
5. Experience with EDM drill machines (i.e. Hole Popper).
6. Experience with DP Esprit or equivalent software.
7. Working knowledge of Siemens NX or other CAD software.

Company Overview

Located in Newport News, Virginia, Canon Virginia, Inc. serves as Canon’s only manufacturing, engineering, recycling, and technical support center in the Americas region. CVI produces new products using advanced manufacturing methodologies while also serving as a factory service center providing expert customer service in the repair and refurbishment of Canon products. Canon Virginia’s manufacturing services extend to injection mold making and contract manufacturing services. It is the policy of Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI) to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, or physical/mental disability except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy relates to all phases of recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits administration, and participation in company-sponsored employee activities. This includes hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, recall, training, and terminations. Employment practices will conform to all federal, state, and local laws on non-discrimination.

Workstyle Description

Full-Time On Site - This position requires full-time presence at your assigned office(s)/worksite(s)/territory on your scheduled work days.