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Company Overview West Engineering Co., Inc., Ashland, Virginia, is a privately-owned premier engineering design and machining job shop specializing in the custom development and manufacturing of heavy-duty industrial machines, assemblies, and parts. With a state-of-the-art 75,000 square foot air conditioned facility equipped with advanced CNC and precision machining resources, we serve industrial companies, government contractors, and heavy-duty manufacturing sectors with one-of-a-kind components, fixtures, and turn-key assemblies. Overview We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Metal Worker to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with complex metal parts using advanced CNC machinery, including 5-axis CNC milling and turning centers. The ideal candidate will bring mechanical expertise, precision measurement skills, and a passion for manufacturing excellence to produce high-quality custom components that meet exact specifications. Duties Set up and operate various CNC machines such as CNC lathes, milling machines, and 5-axis CNC equipment to produce complex metal parts. Program CNC machines using CAD/CAM software, including Fanuc controls, to ensure precise machining operations. Interpret detailed blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings using GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) standards for accurate manufacturing. Perform tooling setup and changeovers efficiently while maintaining optimal machine performance. Conduct precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and other measurement instruments to verify part quality. Troubleshoot machining issues promptly to minimize downtime and ensure adherence to quality standards. Maintain a clean and organized work environment following lean manufacturing principles to optimize workflow. Requirements Proven experience operating CNC machinery such as CNC lathes, mills, or multi-axis CNC machines in a manufacturing setting. Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls and programming; experience with CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software like SolidWorks or AutoCAD is highly desirable. Familiarity with CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software for CNC programming and machining process optimization. Ability to interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics accurately; understanding of GD&T principles is essential. Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of tooling selection, geometry calculations, and machining tool setup for metalworking applications. Experience with electrical discharge machining (EDM), coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and precision measurement instruments such as bore gauges and micrometers is preferred. Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste in machining processes. Strong math skills for precise measurement calculations and process adjustments. Join us in shaping the future of heavy-duty industrial machinery by applying your expertise in CNC metal work! We value precision craftsmanship, innovative problem-solving, and a commitment to quality that drives our success in delivering custom solutions for our valued clients. Insights For Qualified Machinists A minimum of five (5) years direct experience as a precision machinist in a top-tier metal machining and custom manufacturing machine fabricating job shop environment is expected of applicants for this job. Stainless steel, carbon steel, corrosion resistant alloys, aluminum, brass, copper are typical metals that we machine. Some work may involve machinable non-metals. Large and heavy unique parts machining experience is a definite plus. This is a qualified ASME Section VIII machine shop. Work normally consists of 4 ten-hour days (Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM) within an air-conditioned building near I-95 in Hanover County, just north of metro-Richmond, Virginia. This job description is intended to provide an overview of the opportunity. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Is This Your Reputation

• You seek to be the best at whatever task is at hand.
• You can visualize, plan, and get first-rate results.
• You can figure things out and make them happen.
• You are a self-starter and a team player.
• You are creative and thrive on machining challenges.
• You can also cheerfully accomplish the mundane.
• You prioritize safety, quality, and integrity.
• You like a good challenge and seek to expand your knowledge.
• You strive to learn and continue to grow your talents.
• You aspire to be part of a skilled "make-it-happen" team.
• You like to be genuinely appreciated.

If this describes you, stop skimming want ads and see if you can qualify for your next career steps towards joining the West Engineering team. Apply right now! Your Next Steps 1. Applicants are encouraged view the company machining facility photo gallery on its web site, www.

WestEngineering.com. 2. We thank each applicant and those selected for the next step will be contacted. 3. The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and additional duties may be assigned. 4. Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds of material, tools, fixtures, etc. 5. Applicant must be able to fully comply with the United States citizenship requirement of Federal contractors and sub-contractors, and associated vendors. 6. Pay depends upon your qualifications, experience and demonstrated competence. 7.

Work Location:

Close to Lewistown Exit I-95, on the northern perimeter of metro-Richmond, Virginia (U.S.A.), in Hanover County, and just south of Ashland, VA, 23005. Summary West Engineering is an engineering design and full-service machining job shop. The company is focused on the custom design, development, fabrication of unique machine-tooling-components, and the turn-key manufacture of heavy duty, mass-production process industrial machines. This includes large parts, small components, prototypes, etc., mostly "one-of-a-kind" for industrial companies, government contractors, and similar heavy-duty manufacturing equipment and machine users. The company is not a sheet metal or mass production consumer products manufacturer. It has 3 bays, 10-ton and 5-ton overhead bridge cranes, heavy-duty quality assurance equipment, and is a qualified ASME Section VIII machine shop. Our 33-member team works in a fully air-conditioned, 62,000 square foot, high-bay facility with a full array of CNC and precision machining, fabricating, assembly, quality control and finishing resources. We continue the quality, integrity and value traditions set in 1919 by our founder, Edward West, Sr., and the company is still led daily by the West family. Many discerning international corporations and privately owned manufacturers use West Engineering (and machining) as their preferred source for custom modules and machine engineering design, development, and manufacture. So, if you are an experienced expert master machinist, problem-solver, communicator, and team member who wants a long-term career with a well-established (1919) privately-owned company, then grab this rare opportunity and apply right now.

Pay:

$24.85 - $29.93 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person