Machinist/Tool Maker

EnerSys; Richmond (KY, VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Machinist I to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating a variety of machine shop equipment, ensuring safety and hygiene, and producing high-quality parts. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovation, this company provides a supportive environment for skilled professionals. If you have a passion for precision and a strong background in machining, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading organization in the energy solutions sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating machine shop equipment.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and using shop math.

Responsibilities

• Operate all machine shop equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manufacture parts using various tools including lathes and mills.

Skills

Operating machine shop equipment

Reading blueprints and schematics

Using shop math

Troubleshooting production equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Drill presses

Surface grinders

Job description

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

The Machinist I will be responsible for operating all machine shop equipment. This will be a B shift position, however; final shift may change based on internal shift changes.

Note for internal applicants:

This skill & qualification position is being reopened internally to current EnerSys employees for the next three days. The requirement of being in your current position for at least 12 months, is being waived for this one posting only. This exception is occurring due to 1) length of external posting greater than 63 days, and 2) lack of qualified candidates applying to external job posting. If you have interest in applying, please follow the normal process as explained below when applying for skill and qualification job opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all work rules related to personal hygiene and safe work practices to avoid lead contamination and personal injury.
• Check work priorities by inspecting the work bench and consulting with the supervisor.
• Perform daily housekeeping, hygiene, and cleanliness procedures.
• Replace pasting hopper bearings.
• Drill water jackets on molds.
• Manufacture parts as needed using lathes, saws, mills, torches, and drills.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution. At least five (5) years of experience operating machine shop equipment such as mills, lathes, drill presses, and surface grinders in a maintenance environment. Proficiency in operating all machine shop equipment, reading blueprints and schematics, using shop math, and troubleshooting production equipment.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply fractions, division, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Capable of solving practical problems and interpreting instructions in various formats.

Physical Demands: Frequently stand, traverse indoor and outdoor areas, sit, use hands to handle objects, reach, climb stairs, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and smell. Occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Must have vision abilities including close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

General Job Requirements

• EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
• We ensure confidentiality and security of applicant information.
• Applicants are directed to apply directly through the employer’s website.