Machinist

Description: Reiss Manufacturing is currently hiring for a machinist in our Blackstone, VA plant.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to support manufacturing by building and/or repairing tooling, jigs, fixtures, and auxiliary equipment used in our molding, extrusion, compounding, calender and fabrication operations.

Must be knowledgeable of and comply with ISO 9001 requirements, safety, personnel policies, and good housekeeping standards as applies to job function.

Essential Functions: * Ensures that high standards of safety are met and maintained while performing all job duties.

* Uses appropriate safety equipment as required by job task such as safety glasses, hearing protection, welding apron, mask, gloves, etc.

* Reads and interprets manufacturing drawings.

Ability to work from verbal or written instructions.

May be required to reverse engineer from existing parts when no drawings are available.

* Ability to set up and operate mills, lathes, surface grinders, and other standard tool room equipment.

Proficient in the use of cutting tools, tool holders and fixturing.

* Uses precision measuring equipment to perform inspection of work such as micrometers, calipers, depth gages, and indicators.

* Basic math skills required.

* Uses hand tools in performance of duties as required.

* Must be capable of working with others in a team environment, accepting direction from supervisors, following work rules and procedures, and accepting constructive criticism.

* Attention to detail is essential for this position.

* Performs any other additional job function as deemed necessary by supervisors and/or management.

Experience: * CNC programming required.

* Welding experience preferred.

Schedule: * Job Type: Full-time * Work Location: In person (Blackstone, VA) * 10 hour shift, 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs) * Day shift Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Our full-time positions also offer a competitive benefits package that includes: * Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance * 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match * Paid time off To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through Indeed: About Reiss Manufacturing: Reiss Manufacturing is one of the leading custom silicone rubber manufacturers in the U.S.

Founded in 1896, we are 4th generation family-owned and managed.

Located 50 miles southwest of Richmond, VA, our 110,000 square foot plant is filled with the latest equipment to compound, test, extrude, calender, mold and fabricate custom silicone products.

We are a supportive, engaging, and rewarding organization, and our goal is to promote teamwork to ensure our customers are satisfied.

A message from our President, Carl Reiss...

"Our longevity and growth can be attributed to a few core principles...

We treat employees respectfully and are honored that most of our colleagues have been here for twenty years, and many others for thirty plus.

We operate without debt, which has ensured our existence over the generations.

We deliver high-quality, reasonably-priced products and services that meet our customers' specifications and expectations."