Precision Machinist - CNC Setup & Fixture Crafting

Amsted Manufacturing USA; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsted Rail Petersburg is seeking a skilled Machinist to join the machine shop team. You will set up, program, operate, monitor, and disassemble CNC and manual machines to fabricate and repair dies, tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges per Amsted Rail specs.

Responsibilities include reading CAD/CAM files, adjusting setups for tolerances, building fixtures, and presenting finished workpieces to customers with required modifications. Safety and quality are emphasized throughout the role.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Machinist Apprenticeship Program or equivalent Machinist experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic computer operations/skills.
• Pre-employment drug & background screening required.
• Lift, push & pull 10 to 50 lbs.
• Wear department provided PPE.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the department.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, sketches, CAD/CAM/G-code files.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and disassemble manual and CNC machines.
• Adjust setups, tools, coordinates, and programs to produce quality parts.
• Build fixtures and inspect parts with gauges to ensure tolerances.
• Present finished workpieces to customers and modify if needed.
• Adhere to safety and Amsted Rail environmental requirements.

Skills

Machine operation

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

Machinist Apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

CNC Machine Tools

Job description

Amsted Rail Petersburg is seeking a skilled Machinist to join the machine shop team. You will set up, program, operate, monitor, and disassemble CNC and manual machines to fabricate and repair dies, tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges per Amsted Rail specs.

Responsibilities include reading CAD/CAM files, adjusting setups for tolerances, building fixtures, and presenting finished workpieces to customers with required modifications. Safety and quality are emphasized throughout the role.