CNC MACHINIST

Plasser American Corp.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 sign on bonus

80 Hours Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays per year

401(k) match 0.50 for every $1 up to 6

Merit bonus after audit

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability insurance after 90 days

Life Insurance – 2x annual salary

Company Events

Medical and dental coverage from Day 1

Job summary

Plasser American Corp. is hiring a CNC Machinist in Chesapeake, VA for night shift to operate and set up CNC, NC, and conventional machines. You will load tools, run test cuts, adjust speeds/feeds, and verify against blueprints.

The role requires 3–6 months of related experience or training, ability to read precise measuring instruments, and to edit programs with minimal programmer assistance. We offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and measurements.
• Must read precise measuring instruments and operate handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load tools in machine and run test cuts.
• Adjust machine settings according to blueprints.
• Check and change tooling as needed.
• Maintain lubrication, coolant levels, and chip removal.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Reading documents

Report writing

Public speaking

Calculations

Algebra & geometry

Problem solving

Instructions interpretation

Precision measuring

Material handling

Education

Experience or training in related field

Job description

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CNC MACHINIST

Full Time Accrues Vacation Chesapeake, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1304

Salary Range: $22.00 To $34.00 Annually

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.

Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

General Scope: Ability to operate and setup all types of CNC, NC, and conventional machines.(NIGHT SHIFT)

Position Summary:

• Load tools in machine that have been pre-set in tool room.
• Take test cut and measure before finish machining.
• Adjust machine settings, according to blueprints, if necessary.
• Check and change tooling.
• Adjust speeds and feeds as needed.
• Must have the ability to make and edit programs without programmer assistance.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oil, filter and coolant levels, removal of chips from machine.

Education: Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Knowledge of the Metric System/ Standard System.

Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to operate and read precise measuring instruments associated with the job.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment associated with the job.

• $3000 sign on bonus
• Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
• You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
• Free Life Insurance – 2 times your annual salary
• Company Events
• Free employee medical and dental coverage. – valued at $7,500.00 - insurance starts on Day 1 of Employment!

About Plasser American:

As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.