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 Responsibilities:

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.

Requirements:

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

Working Conditions:

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.

Other note:

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.