Machinist - 1st Shift

Working at Watlow

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.

About the Role

The Machinist provides support for machining operations of products and assemblies and using manual and/or CNC machine tools. The machinist also performs preventative maintenance of machines, dies, molds, figures and tools.

In the role of Machinist, you would be located at our Columbia, Missouri Manufacturing Center of Excellence.

Hours: 4:30am - 3:00pm (1st shift)
Some overtime scheduled during the week and on Saturdays

Hourly Wage: $24.25/hour

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Runs CNC machines, mills, drills, lathes, saws, shears, presses, punches, and drill presses.
• Setup and run basic manual machines to produce parts, dies, molds, and fixtures.
• Maintain machines; sharpen tools, trouble shoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Reads and interprets basic prints, draws sketches, corrects prints, designs step-by-step work processes.
• Complete documentation (process and load sheets)
• Works under direct supervision on tasks that are standardized
• Resolves routine questions and problems, referring more complex issues to senior Machinists.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED certificate or equivalent preferred
• Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related machine trades experience (1-3 years)
• Read and comprehend measurements on tape measure, calipers, micrometers

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• CNC operating and programming
• Knowledge of math, G-Code and geometric dimensions, Mastercam

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Achievement Award
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Onsite wellness clinic
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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