MACHINIST: CUSTOM METAL WORK.

Apply right now if you are an expert machinist, problem-solver, communicator, and team member who wants a long-term career with a well-established (1919) privately-owned company in Virginia, USA.

Join our 36-member team in this top-tier precision machining job shop:

• Air-conditioned, three bay facility, with overhead cranes.
• New machines recently added in response to demand.
• Customer base includes OEM for consumer and federal marketplaces.
• Make unique parts and fabricate variety of one-off custom machines.
• Large and heavy unique parts machining experience is a definite plus.
• Some of our most senior machinists nearing retirement, so door is open.
• Great blend of engineers and skilled trades persons for complex jobs.

LOCATION: Adjacent to Interstate 95, in Hanover County, on the north side of metro-Richmond, Virginia.

INSIGHTS:

1. We thank each applicant and those selected for the next step will be contacted.
2. The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and additional duties may be assigned.
3. Applicant must be able to fully comply with the United States citizenship requirement of Federal contractors and sub-contractors, and associated vendors.
4. Pay offer will depend upon your qualifications, years of metals machining experience and demonstrated competence. Large parts, multi-axis machine and boring mill experience is a plus.
5. A minimum of five (5) years direct experience as a CNC machinist in a top-tier metal machining and custom manufacturing machine fabricating job shop environment is expected of applicants for this job.
6. 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.
7. Visit https:/www.WestEngineering.com for insights, shop pictures, etc.
   ABOUT THE COMPANY: West Engineering Co., Inc., is an engineering design and full-service precision 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 air-conditioned high bays, 10-ton and 5-ton overhead bridge cranes, heavy-duty quality assurance equipment, and is a qualified ASME Section VIII precision machine shop.
   Our 36-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, finishing and handling resources. We continue the quality, integrity and value traditions set in 1919 by our founder, Edward West, Sr. 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.
   If you are an experienced expert 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.

• Set up and operate CNC machines to perform machining operations according to specifications.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders to determine machining requirements.
• Select and install appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, and machine accessories.
• Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds of material, tools, fixtures, etc.
• Overhead bridge cranes, etc., are used for heavy items, so must be skilled with best rigging and safety practices.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Inspect finished parts and products for accuracy and adherence to precision specifications.
• Adjust machine settings as needed to maintain product quality.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments such as bore gauges and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
• Assemble components using hand tools or power tools as required.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and improve processes.
• This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the opportunity.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.