Fabrication Machinist

Department: Manufacturing Indirect

Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Compensation: $24.00 - $29.00 / hour

Description

The Fabrication Machinist position involves assembling products by retrieving, lifting, carrying and various size parts. In addition, positioning, measuring, fitting, and using various assembly aid tools such as files, drills, rivet guns, hand tools, and other assembly tools. Operate machines such as drill, stamping press, metal bending and cutting band.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately, safely, and efficiently performed small fabrication and assembly operations of large and small steel, aluminum, fiberglass and using handheld and power tools and equipment.
Reading, writing, and comprehending written and verbal instructions, including but not limited to reading and interpreting engineering drawings and build orders.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

SKILLS:

• Motivated individual able to self-direct and work independently
• Ability to read and analyze blueprints, use and read measuring instruments, change tooling, and make offsets.
• Experience CNC machining a variety of materials and forms (casting, forging, billet)
• Correctly, accurately, safely, and efficiently assemble components to suit the job requirements.
• Basic math skills
• Correct, safe and efficient use of various tools as described in position summary.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Safety glasses with side shields, face shields when operating chip producing equipment such as saws, grinders, routers, wire wheeling, and acid cleaning.
• Gloves as required Follow safe work instructions and maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
• Other Department/Job specific Personal Protective Equipment as required.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a CNC Machinist in a Manufacturing Shop Environment
• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits

What’s in it for you on Day 1 :

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
  

Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is targeted to be between $24.00 to $29.00 per hour.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.