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Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Radford, Virginia, United States💼 Full-time💰 $37,440–$37,440🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-25

Core

Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment (CNC lathes, machining centers, drill presses, grinders, punch presses) to ensure precision, quality, and safety in production processes.

Role type

Machine Operator

Builds

Manufacturing components and parts

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Machining

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work

Required skills

Machine tool operation, Equipment setup and calibration, First-piece and in-process inspection, Reading technical drawings, Defect detection and reporting, Routine maintenance (cleaning, lubrication), Safety procedure compliance

Preferred skills

CNC equipment operation, Basic NC programming, Trigonometry knowledge, Advanced measurement techniques, Tight tolerance maintenance

Technologies

CNC lathes, Machining centers, Drill presses, Grinders, Punch presses

Responsibilities

Operate machine tools, Set up and calibrate equipment, Perform inspections, Monitor machining conditions, Read technical documentation, Report defects, Perform routine maintenance, Maintain clean work environment

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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