JDAM Assembly/Operator at THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY – Danville, Virginia

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated JDAM Assembly/Operator to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.

In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Our Mission Statement

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks within the JDAM manufacturing cell, which may include fabrication, machining (mill and/or lathe), assembly, sheet rolling, mechanized welding, hardware addition, conversion coating/dipping, and paint preparation.
• Operate and maintain common hand tools effectively.
• Utilize manual inspection tools such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, ID micrometers, and go/no-go gauges to ensure product quality.
• Read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, and drawings to manufacture parts to specification.
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify accuracy and quality of work.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-compliant (Foreign Object Debris) work area.
• Adhere to all safety policies and actively promote a culture of safety within the plant.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience.

An employee hired in accordance with this job description may be utilized in fabrication, machining, and/or assembly processes.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment with shifting priorities
• Ability to stay organized while multi-tasking
• Detail-oriented mindset
• Capable of climbing, squatting, and standing for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Related Military Job Codes:

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

• Army MOS: 91F – Small Arms/Artillery Repairer
• Navy NEC: HT – Hull Maintenance Technician
• Air Force AFSC: 2A7X3 – Aircraft Structural Maintenance
• Marine Corps MOS: 1316 – Metal Worker
• Coast Guard Rating: MK – Machinery Technician