
Machine Operator
- Radford, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Locate parts/fixtures as necessary to establish location of holes and other reference points.
- Perform first piece inspections and initiate the RED TAG/DMRO process as required.
- Operate at least one machine tool such as CNC lathe, machining center, Drill press, VQC, Precision Grinder, Punch Press, Laser Operator, or related manual equipment.
- Check feeds and speeds necessary to machine parts, maintain constant check to ensure adherence to close tolerance and co-related dimensions on shoulders, diameters, bore faces, slot grooves and high degree of squareness, concentricity and parallelism.
- Sharpen and replace ordinary tooling and replace tooling that has become dull.
- Detect and report to coordinator any defective material or other unusual conditions.
- Lubricate and clean equipment used.
- Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
- Keep work area clean and orderly and observe prescribed safety precautions at all times.
- Coordinate with other machine operators and supervisor.
- Set up of equipment for operations and perform minor repairs, adjustments, and calibrations as required.
- Provide maintenance on operations machines on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Associate’s degree or diploma in Machine Technology or related is preferred.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of trigonometry mathematics; use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, formulas, adjustable measuring instruments; posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records, and related.
- Basic NC program knowledge or the ability to learn programming.
- Ability to use inspection tools and gauges.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings with very little help from supervisor.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods.
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills to identify alternative and correct solutions.
- Self-motivated and capable of completing tasks without supervision and within time limits.
- Must be able to maintain very close tolerances (.0003 or better). Requires a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance