CNC Machinist - 2nd shift
About The Position
BPA is seeking a second-shift CNC Machinist at its fully climate-controlled location in South Chesterfield, Virginia. The company designs, develops, and manufactures case packers and tray-packing solutions for flexible and other difficult-to-handle packages, using technologies including gravity, pick and place, wrap-around, and vision-guided robotics. The CNC Machinist plans, programs, sets up, and operates mills and lathes to manufacture parts according to work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, specifications, and GD&T. The role verifies machine settings and finished work, maintains quality and safety standards, performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots equipment and processes, and documents and communicates shift-related work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM.
Requirements
- High school diploma and CNC certification, with 1–3 years of experience in a machine shop environment; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and tolerances.
- Understanding of basic machine implements, including keys, threads, bearing fit, and bushings, as well as basic geometry.
- Understanding of G and M codes, machine and fixture setup, canned cycles, and work-offset coordinate systems.
- Ability to determine the sequence of operations needed to manufacture parts efficiently from start to finish.
- Ability to use measuring instruments including outside micrometers, bore micrometers, height and bore gauges, calipers, gauge pins, and indicators.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and the ability to think independently.
- Awareness of client satisfaction and client needs.
- Ability to calculate speed and feed values for various materials.
- Results orientation and cost sensitivity.
- Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
- Must pass a drug screen and background check following an employment offer.
- BPA will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- CNC programming experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, and machining parameters, and interpret GD&T.
- Program mills and lathes by entering instructions and setting zero and reference points, tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculate requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; and prove part programs.
- Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicate vices; and tram heads.
- Load stock into the feed mechanism.
- Verify machine settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample work pieces in accordance with standards.
- Maintain specifications while performing drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations; take measurements, detect malfunctions, troubleshoot processes, adjust or reprogram controls, sharpen or replace worn tools, and follow quality assurance procedures.
- Maintain safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
- Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity between work shifts.
- Read and understand blueprints, job routings, tooling instructions, and standard charts for dimensions, tolerances, holding fixtures, cutting speeds, feed rates, and cutting tools.
- Follow established fabrication procedures and standards.
- Provide feedback on programming or setup changes.
- Complete Quality Control Characteristics documentation for tolerance zones specified on blueprints.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- 20 days of PTO during the first year of employment.
- 401(k) with a 6% match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
