Manual Machinist

Walco Electric is seekinga Manual Machinist (FT/PT) to join our team!

You will operate and repaira variety of machines and mechanical equipment. Experienced retirees also encouraged to apply!

Walco Electric Company began operations in Providence, Rhode Island in 1931. Today, Walco is comprised of two business groups: the Electromechanical Group and the Automations and Controls Group. The Electromechanical Group is located in Providence, RI. The Automation and Controls Group is based in Pawtucket, RI and also in Monterrey, Mexico. Walco serves all of New England and other target markets in the USA and around the world.

Operate various machine tools to manufacture and repair mechanical equipment.

• Record all data necessary to produce expected service and/or design results, including sizings and illustrations.
• Use measuring devices and techniques correctly to assure proper sizings.
• Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes (e.g., horizontal and vertical mills and horizontal boring mills).
• Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment.
• Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed.
• Understand materials and applications as required.
• Perform various welding operations, including setup and use of MIG, TIG, torch and stick welders.
• Set up and perform tool-post grinding operations (e.g., precision surface facing), broaching procedures.
• Use various hand-held and stationary power and non-power tools, including but not limited to: band saws, belt sanders, hand grinders, files, etc.
• Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and/or to observe safety precautions.
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection).
• Keep work area neat and clean as directed by supervisor.
• Assist other machinists in department with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor or service center manager.
• Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor.

Preferred minimum level of education/experience: high school diploma, plus some high school, trade school, vocational/technical school, military, or on-the-job machine shop training.

Basic mechanical aptitude.

Ability to understand, perform and retain various skill-related training and operational and safety procedures demonstrated by supervisor.

A five-year, hands‑on apprenticeship is a plus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; talk and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Clearly see 20+ feet with or without corrective lenses. Have ability for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Commensurate with experience.

Successful applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a drug screen, BCI background check and physical exam.