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CNC Machinist

companyAMF Bakery
locationRichmond, VA, USA
PublishedPublished: 4/18/2024
CNC Machinist
Full Time
CNC Machinist

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.

CNC Machinist Essential Job Functions:
  • 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 Machinist Skills and Qualifications:
  • 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%)
  • The facility is heated in winter, but not air-conditioned in summer
  • The 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:
  • Must have own basic tools. The 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.

We offer a competitive salary, benefit-paid time off, and other ancillary benefits as well as a robust 401k Profit Sharing plan!

Required languages

  • English

Required skills

  • Steel