Manual Machinist – Mills & Lathes

Qualdoc • Richmond, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to set up and operate mills and lathes to produce precision parts. This is a hands-on machining role, not a machine operator position. The ideal candidate can independently select tooling, interpret technical drawings, adjust machine settings, troubleshoot issues, and maintain quality standards.

The position is located in Richmond, Virginia, and is contract to hire. First- and second-shift schedules are available. Starting pay is $28.00 per hour, with higher pay potentially available depending on experience.

Requirements

• CNC certification is required.
• Strong manufacturing and machining background.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Knowledge of manual mills, lathes, tooling, controls, and instrumentation.
• Basic math skills, including geometry and trigonometry.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Ability to stand on concrete floors for at least eight hours and perform tasks involving bending, kneeling, and squatting.
• Must provide basic personal tools, including box/open-end/socket wrench sets, Allen wrenches, screwdrivers, tap handles, pliers, a combination square, a 9-inch level, and a tape measure.
• Safety glasses and steel-toed shoes are required. Long pants and a shirt with sleeves (at least short sleeves) are required.

Nice To Haves

• CNC programming experience is a plus.
• A lockable toolbox is recommended.
• Both metric and English tool sets are recommended.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, work orders, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications to determine machining requirements.
• Set up mills and lathes, including installing chucks, collets, tools, attachments, and other fixtures.
• Enter or adjust machine program instructions, offsets, tool registers, and reference points as needed.
• Perform machining operations such as drilling, grooving, turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing.
• Use measuring instruments to verify dimensions, tolerances, machine settings, and finished parts.
• Identify machining problems, troubleshoot equipment, adjust controls, and sharpen or replace worn tooling.
• Follow quality assurance procedures and applicable safety standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report equipment malfunctions requiring repair.
• Document completed work, communicate issues between shifts, and maintain technical knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed