Machinist B Manual 2nd shift

Job Title: Machinist B Job Location: Culpeper, VA Job Code: 10000 Job Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday off. 2:30 pm – 12:00 am Our site near Culpeper, VA, in beautiful, rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington, DC) is growing! This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs. We are seeking a Machinist B (2nd shift) (Manual), to join the team at our Culpeper, VA site. Reporting directly to Manager, Manufacturing Operations, this position sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, etc. to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions. These positions interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determine sequence of operations, number of cuts required and method of setup and arrangement; work with a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments; make shop computations; and fit and put together precision parts and determine material, parts and equipment required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Unger general supervision: 70% - Fabricates piece parts per work instructions, drawings and specifications through the use of required machine tools. Inspects piece parts per work instruction and drawing requirements. Sets up and operates machine tools. 15% - Performs other related duties as assigned. 10% - Uses, adjusts, cleans and stores the tools, machinery and equipment used. 5% - Keeps records and reports of the use of equipment. REQUIREMENTS Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least four (4) years of experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and CNC machining in an industrial / manufacturing environment. Must have manual maching experience. Additional Requirements: A trade school certification or state-licensed Journeyman Machinist certification is strongly desired. Working knowledge of setting up the operation of milling machines and lathes. Working knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, production plans and/or work instructions. Working knowledge performing in-process inspection of finished parts utilizing appropriate inspection and gaging equipment. Knowledge of industry applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, principals and properties. Knowledge of basic mathematic principles to solve problems. The ability to work in a team environment and relate to all levels of employees.