CNC Machinist - 1st/2nd Shift | Contract-to-Hire

System One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Richmond, VA seeks a Machinist/Machine Operator for a contract-to-hire role. Onsite, 40 hours/week, first or second shift (6am-2:30pm or 3pm-11:30pm).

You will operate CNC, punch press, expander and other metalworking equipment to produce high‑precision heat exchanger parts, following blueprints and routers. Candidates should have proven mechanical aptitude, experience with mechanical equipment, ability to read drawings, use calipers, and lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with mechanical equipment.
• Background in hands on troubleshooting with machinery.
• Ability to use measuring devices (calipers, tape measures, etc.).
• Team player interested in improving equipment and the team.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to sit and/or stand for long periods and stoop and/or bend frequently.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to interpret drawings, routers and special notes once trained.

Responsibilities

• These machines use high precision custom tooling for heat exchanger manufacturing.
• We operate in a fast-paced environment with frequent change overs.
• Experience with CNC, Fin Punch Press and/or Expander.
• Operate metal working equipment to consistently and efficiently to produce quality parts.
• Use blueprints and router information to set-up tooling and machines accurately.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance tasks.
• As an active team member in the area, participate in continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, productivity and tooling life.
• Safely use electric, pneumatic, floor and hand tools.
• ID and tag unsafe equipment.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting machinery

Measuring devices

Team player

Lifts 50 pounds

Stands/sits long periods

Follow directions

Interpreting drawings

Tools

CNC

Fin Punch Press

Expander

Job description

System One in Richmond, VA seeks a Machinist/Machine Operator for a contract-to-hire role. Onsite, 40 hours/week, first or second shift (6am-2:30pm or 3pm-11:30pm).

You will operate CNC, punch press, expander and other metalworking equipment to produce high‑precision heat exchanger parts, following blueprints and routers. Candidates should have proven mechanical aptitude, experience with mechanical equipment, ability to read drawings, use calipers, and lift 50 pounds.