CNC Machinist 3/Class - (12)

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate lathes, mills, and grinders, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet drawing requirements. You will use off-line programming tools and various hand tools in a manufacturing environment.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and an apprenticeship or four-year training program. Physical demands include standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasional travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company, four-year training program.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional and CNC machine shop equipment to cut, machine and shape raw materials per drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Set up, load and operate machine tools including lathes, mills, grinders, and other equipment.
• Program and off-line program CNC machine tools as needed.
• Assemble machined components and operate forklift as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Machine operation

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or 4-year training

Tools

CNC machines

Cutting tools

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use all conventional machine shop equipment and machinery to cut, machine and shape raw materials in accordance with drawing requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and shop sketches.
• Build fixtures and various holding devices as needed to hold or support work pieces in process.
• Set up, load and operate various machine tools including but not limited to cutoff saws, lathes, mills, grinders and other machinery as needed.
• Able to program, set up and operate CNC machine tools including lathes and mills.
• Proficient in the use of off-line programming software used in developing CNC programs.
• Analyze job requirements and use best shop practice to meet drawing requirements in the most efficient time.
• Proficient in the use of various hand tools as necessary to achieve finish requirements.
• Operate forklift as needed.
• Assemble machined or fabricated components as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of various hand tools as necessary to achieve finish requirements.
• Ability to effectively use power-driven equipment.
• Close attention and care are required to prevent damage to complex machine tools.
• High mental and visual effort required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company, four-year training program.

Physical Demands:

• While performing these job duties, the employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• This position is performed in a manufacturing environment, with some local travel between facilities.