CNC Machinist

Position: CNC Machinist 

Location: Richmond, VA              

Duration: Contract to hire or direct hire (DOE)

Pay: Up to $30.00/hr. (+ $3.00 shift differential) 

Shift: 2nd Shift (1:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Mon-Fri) **Will train on 1st shift (6:00am - 2:30pm) for 3-6 months**

Job Description:

Produces parts by programming or running CNC machines, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• CNC Certification
• CNC Programming a Plus
• Strong Manufacturing background
• Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills
• Controls and Instrumentation and Tooling
• Attention to Detail, Judgment

• Typical manufacturing facility conditions (Indoors ~95% / Outdoors ~5%)
• Facility is heated in winter, but not air conditioned in summer
• Employee must be able to stand on concrete floors for a minimum of eight hours. Kneeling, squatting, bending over and standing for long periods of time may be required to perform assigned tasks.
• Can occasionally be loud, especially in local areas where grinding or machine testing is taking place. Ear plugs are provided for work performed where noise is a factor.

• Must have own basic tools. List of teammates provided tools includes box/open end/socket wrench sets, Allen wrench set, screwdriver set, tap handles, pliers, combination square, 9" level and tape measure. English and metric tool sets are recommended.
• A lockable toolbox is also recommended.
• Safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes are required.
• Long pants and a sleeved shirt (short sleeve at a minimum) are required.

Subject to a pre-employment drug test and/or background check.