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About The Company
Opened in 1985, parent company Canon made a capital investment of more than $700 million, into 5 facilities, 2 million square feet of floor space and 1300 employees. Thus, Canon Virginia Inc was born. They believe in living & working together for the common good. This principle, called Kyosei, guides them not only in the way they do business but also in the way employees treat each other. Canon Virginia prides itself on being a global business leader with a personal approach.
Your Unique Role
- Provide maintenance & repair for tools & dies
- Maintain maintenance records on all tool & dies and related equipment
- Diagnose die problems by reading & inspecting blueprints
- Work with Metal Stamping Quality Assurance or Molding team to fix problems
- Provide instruction & guidance to Tool & Die Maker A’s
- Operate & setup various types of machining equipment
- Program CNC Milling machines using various software
- Polish steel mold blocks to prints to establish dimensions
What Is In It For You
- Competitive salary
- Bonus
- Full Medical / Dental & Vision Coverage
- 401K Match
- Education Assistance
- Onsite Gym
- Emphasis on Work – Life Balance
Seeking a Candidate With
- Two year technical or trade school degree preferred
- 5 to 8 years experience with mold / wax die assembly works
- Knowledge of assembly / disassembly of mold components, wiring of a hot runner system, & polishing techniques
- Ability to read & understand blueprints & technical drawings
- Knowledge of progressive tool & die making & ability to work in close tolerances
- Ability to fabricate tools & dies
- Advanced mathematical skills (i.e. algebra, trigonometry)
Location Information
- Hampton Roads area (Newport News, VA)
- Locally known as the "Seven Cities" the Hampton Roads region is a hub of activity from several different cities all functioning as one big area!
- Surrounding cities include:
- Norfolk
- Virginia Beach
- Hampton
- Chesapeake
- Portsmouth
- Suffolk
- Williamsburg
- A great region with major support for local businesses and events, with festivals and activities running year-round!
- Hampton Roads is also known for its rich history and being "America's First Region". With historical sites like Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg being close along with the "Cannonball Trial" in Norfolk, much of America's history is alive and on display! (Fun fact: there is a church in Downtown Norfolk that still has a cannonball from the Revolutionary War lodged in its wall!)
- If you prefer thrills and excitement, the Hampton Roads region is perfectly located to be only a few hours drive to the mountains for camping, hiking, and/or just to take in the goregous views. Not to mention, two major theme parks with almost two dozen coasters between them!
- For fans of water, Hampton Roads is full of coastline, waterways, and one of the top-rated beach destinations on the East coast! With several beaches to choose from, the area offers an option for every mood and never more than a few minutes away.
- Military buffs can also enjoy the area - with Norfolk being home to the world's largest Naval base, as well as the MacArthur museum and memorial. Richmond is also home to several Civil War monuments and sites.
- The region contains several, award-winning craft breweries and distilleries in each of the seven cities. Plus, the best wineries outside of California are only a few hours away.
- The area is also home to several museums dedicated to the region's history, ecosystem, and arts. The Chrysler Museum's Perry Glass Studio is a world-renowned glass art studio with regular classes and demonstrations.
