CNC Machinist - Plasma & Robotic Cell Operator

Fairlead Precision Manufacturing & Integration, Llc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 36,671 - 55,021; Full time

Job summary

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. Portsmouth, VA is seeking a CNC Operator to support material processing using a CNC plasma cutting table and a 6-axis robotic CNC processing cell.

You will operate, set up, monitor, and maintain equipment to produce quality parts per engineering requirements and schedules. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in heavy manufacturing or structural fabrication, sharp attention to detail, and a focus on safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating CNC manufacturing equipment in an industrial environment.
• Experience operating CNC plasma cutting systems, robotic processing cells, beam lines, laser tables, or other automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience reading fabrication drawings and understanding geometric tolerances.
• Forklift and overhead crane operating experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC plasma cutting equipment and 6-axis robotic CNC processing cells to manufacture parts in accordance with drawings, work instructions, and production schedules.
• Load raw material and fixtures into equipment and verify setup prior to execution.
• Review and interpret production travelers, nesting files, engineering drawings, cut lists, and work instructions.
• Execute machine startup, changeovers, and shutdown procedures safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust offsets, feeds, speeds, and parameters within established controls.
• Conduct first-article and in-process inspections to verify dimensional accuracy and quality requirements.
• Perform routine machine maintenance including cleaning, lubrication, consumable replacement, and basic troubleshooting.
• Identify machine issues, quality concerns, and production constraints and elevate as appropriate.
• Track production output and document completed work accurately in company systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, quality, equipment uptime, and material utilization.
• Maintain organized work areas and comply with all housekeeping standards.
• Follow all company safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and operational controls.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to maintain schedule performance.
• Support overtime, alternate shifts, or weekend work when required to meet business demands.

Skills

CNC manufacturing

G-code basics

Reading engineering drawings

Lean manufacturing

Measuring tools

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC plasma cutting systems

Robotic processing cells

Beam lines / laser tables

Job description

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. Portsmouth, VA is seeking a CNC Operator to support material processing using a CNC plasma cutting table and a 6-axis robotic CNC processing cell.

You will operate, set up, monitor, and maintain equipment to produce quality parts per engineering requirements and schedules. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in heavy manufacturing or structural fabrication, sharp attention to detail, and a focus on safety and productivity.