Machinist - Contractor - D

Job Description

Job Description

At Volt, our greatest strength is our people


Volt is immediately hiring Machinist in Wilmington, MA

As an Machinist you will:

• Responsible for the planning, layout, setup, operating and making tool adjustments for a variety of major conventional or automatic machines.
• Works from blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks, which may include the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions.
• Checks and inspects and builds machining operations against specified tolerances.
• May include work with fabrication, sheet metal operations, or machine hardware and assemblies.
• May also make recommendations concerning use of and improvement upon materials and design.

This is a 12 Month full time Contract or Contract to hire opportunity .
Shift: Start time 7:00AM (While in training) Regular schedule 11:00AM-8:30AM (mid shift)


The ideal candidate will have:

• High developed job knowledge/skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post- Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Lapping Experience
• Optical Handling Experience
• Space/Aerospace experience desired
• Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office product preferred (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skilled Manual Machinist with High tolerance precision machining
• Work split shift with occasional weekend & on-call support availability.
• Pinning
• Ability to drill and ream pilot hole to tight tolerances (.0001” to .0003”) using portable drill set-up
• Create slip/sliding fits using provided precision dowel pins
• Ability to align and indicate drill tooling into position
• Use of Deltronic Pins for measuring
• Able to clean, deburr and polish mounting surfaces
• Assemble and disassemble mounting components
• Utilize tools such as a vacuum to eliminate FOD while drilling and reaming
• Proficient with set-up and operation or 3 Axis Milling Machines using Acu-Rite ( or equivalent ) controls for programming
• Proficient in the use of a manual lathe
• Perform jobs from start to finish following drawings
• Willingness to support other Manufacturing (non-Machine shop) needs as well.
• Cultivates a culture that assures effective cross functional team work
• Performs job duties in a manner that complies with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values
• Consistently at work and on-time.

Pay Range : $48.00 - $52.00 per hour.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.


Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email [email protected] or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.


Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.


Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.