CNC Machinist / Programmer - 2nd Shift

The Pay, Perks, & Benefits

• $36.00 – $40.00 per hour (with shift differentials where applicable)
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid family leave
• Paid holidays including a two-week paid winter break
• Health insurance options including PPO and HSA plans with dental coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance

Work Schedule

• Monday through Thursday
• Second Shift: 3:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

How You Will Help the Team

• Act as a senior technical resource, taking ownership of complex machining work and serving as a go-to expert for advanced CNC operations
• Independently set up, program, and operate advanced CNC machining equipment with minimal supervision
• Lead complex machining work and troubleshoot manufacturing, tooling, and process challenges
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and process capability
• Mentor and support junior machinists, helping build a skilled and high-performing team
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet all quality and specification requirements

Your Knowledge & Expertise

• Expert-level understanding of CNC machining principles, multi-axis programming, and precision manufacturing
• Highly proficient in CAD/CAM programming using Autodesk Fusion 360, Siemens NX, or comparable software, and can program directly from complex models and technical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to machines, tooling, and processes, and experience optimizing cycle times, reducing scrap, and improving process capability
• Comfortable working autonomously while documenting processes and collaborating with engineers, technicians, and external partners

Key Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or diploma in Precision Machining Technology required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive CNC machining experience, including advanced setup and programming of multi-axis operations
• Proven ability to independently deliver complex machining projects with minimal supervision
• Experience in ITAR-regulated and/or ISO-certified manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Experience with advanced CNC equipment, including multi-axis milling machines, dual-spindle lathes, mill/turn centers, and Wire EDM
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Valid driver’s license required, with willingness to travel throughout Virginia and occasionally out-of-state