CNC Operator II

Jobtailor; New Market (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a CNC Machinist in Virginia to operate and program multiple machines, including 5-axis systems, using blueprints and HMI setups. You will inspect dimensions, troubleshoot issues, and maintain tooling while training new operators and meeting daily production goals.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a 2-year technical degree preferred. Safety, precise documentation, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting up multiple CNC machines, including 5-axis and above.
• Ability to program machines using blueprints or specifications.
• Ability to complete computer-controlled setups using HMI systems.
• Ability to load and off-load products from multiple machines.
• Ability to gauge and inspect products for dimensions, visual characteristics, and defects.
• Ability to use assigned inspection tools and record inspection results.
• Ability to maintain machine tooling.
• Ability to troubleshoot moderate to complex quality and machine issues.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, process documents, routings, specifications, and inspection standards.
• Ability to meet daily production goals and communicate safety, quality, and product issues

Responsibilities

• Run and program multiple CNC machines to blueprint specifications.
• Set up and operate CNC machines including 5-axis and above.
• Perform computer-controlled setups using HMI systems.
• Load and off-load products from multiple machines.
• Gauge products to ensure accurate dimensions.
• Inspect products for defects and record results.
• Train new operators when required.
• Troubleshoot moderate to complex quality and machine issues.
• Follow safety procedures and process documents.
• Meet daily production goals and communicate issues to supervisors.

Skills

CNC Machine Operation

Blueprint Programming

HMI Systems Setup

Quality Inspection

Tooling Maintenance

Product Gauging

Defect Inspection

Production Goal Achievement

Process Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

GED

2-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Inspection Tools

Computer-Controlled Systems

Job description

• Run and program multiple machines to produce quality products to blueprint specifications
• Program, set up, and operate multiple machines using blueprints or specifications
• Complete complex computer-controlled setups using HMI systems, including 5-axis and above machines
• Load and off-load products from multiple machines
• Gauge products to ensure proper dimensions
• Inspect products for visual characteristics and defects
• Check product samples with assigned inspection tools and record results according to process standards
• Place products into appropriate racks
• Separate scrap from good product and document accurately
• Scan correct production information
• Maintain machine tooling
• Train new operators when required
• Troubleshoot moderate to complex quality and machine issues
• Follow safety procedures and operating instructions
• Process products according to routings, specifications, quantity, and style
• Meet daily departmental production goals
• Communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts
• Run orders by due date and follow process documents and inspection standards
• Inspect and modify tooling as required
• Resolve moderate to complex problems using knowledge of insert styles and production processes, coordinating with technical experts when needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience operating and setting up multiple CNC machines, including 5-axis and above
• Ability to program machines using blueprints or specifications
• Ability to complete computer-controlled setups using HMI systems
• Ability to load and off-load products from multiple machines
• Ability to gauge and inspect products for dimensions, visual characteristics, and defects
• Ability to use assigned inspection tools and record inspection results
• Ability to maintain machine tooling
• Ability to troubleshoot moderate to complex quality and machine issues
• Ability to follow safety procedures, process documents, routings, specifications, and inspection standards
• Ability to meet daily production goals and communicate safety, quality, and product issues
• Ability to lift product weighing no more than 33 pounds
• 2-year technical degree preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating and programming CNC machines, including 5-axis systems, while ensuring product quality through precise inspection and adherence to safety standards. Capable of troubleshooting complex machine issues and training new operators to maintain production efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CNC Machine Operation
• Blueprint Programming
• HMI Systems Setup
• Quality Inspection
• Troubleshooting

Hard Skills

• CNC Machine Operation
• Blueprint Programming
• HMI Systems Setup
• Quality Inspection
• Tooling Maintenance
• Product Gauging
• Defect Inspection
• Production Goal Achievement
• Process Documentation
• Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Training

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED

Industry Keywords

• 5-Axis Machines
• Safety Procedures
• Production Processes
• Process Standards
• Scrap Separation

Tools & Technologies

• Inspection Tools
• Computer-Controlled Systems