Vertical Machining Center Operator (VMC Operator)

BMS Industries Private Limited; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BMS Industries Private Limited is seeking a VMC Operator to set up, run, and inspect parts on a vertical machining centre. The role involves loading material, aligning fixtures, loading G-code programs, and validating dimensions against blueprints to ensure precision.

The ideal candidate will have an ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or related trade such as Fitter or Machinist, and familiarity with Fanu c/Siemens/Haas controls, G-codes and M-codes, plus 1–5 years of shop floor

Qualifications

• Reading 2D/3D engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with shop floor operations and quality checks.
• ITI/ diploma in mechanical engineering or related trade required.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Load raw materials, position fixtures, and install cutting tools.
• Offsets & Programs: Set work and tool offsets, load programs, and run test cycles to verify accuracy.
• Operation & Monitoring: Oversee production runs, monitor feeds/speeds, and adjust as needed.
• Quality Inspection: Use Vernier calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to check parts against drawings.
• Maintenance: Clean machine, check coolant levels, report issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tolerance awareness

Quality inspection mindset

Education

ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Fitter

Machinist

Tools

G-codes and M-codes

Fanuc

Siemens

Haas

Job description

VMC Operator (Vertical Machining Centre)

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Load raw materials, position fixtures, and install cutting tools into the machine.
• Offsets & Programs: Set work and tool offsets, load programs, and run test cycles (proving out) to verify accuracy.
• Operation & Monitoring: Oversee production runs, listen for unusual tool sounds, and adjust feeds or speeds as needed.
• Quality Inspection: Use precision tools like Vernier callipers, micrometres, and height gauges to check finished parts against blueprints.
• Maintenance: Clean the machine, check coolant levels, and report mechanical issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Education: ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fitter, or Machinist.
• Code Knowledge: Understanding of G-codes and M-codes.
• Controller Familiarity: Experience with control systems like Fanuc, Siemens, or Haas.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read 2D/3D engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience: Typically, 1 to 5 years of shop floor, Toolroom experience.
• CTC: 3.5 lakh to 4.25 lakh