Job Description

• Must be considered an expert in all aspects of Machining primarily including manual equipment
• Must demonstrate a good working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate both Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers, most machine shop equipment including but not limited to lathes, knee mills, drill press, boring mills, planner mills, shears, grinders, and saws.
• Proficient with all measuring equipment associated with machine shops, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, etc.
• Builds and designs tooling and fixturing.
• Crane operation.
• Expert assembly technician of products and machinery.
• Must demonstrate ability to work with engineering staff to setup and prove out new products.
• Determine the fixtures, attachments, and tools necessary to complete jobs according to specifications, and mount them to machine prior to cutting.
• Discuss project specifications with engineers and supervisors to guarantee consistency between plans and products, and collaborate to modify designs when existing ones are not feasible.
• Modify machine speed, tooling, and cutting style to ensure precision and accuracy of manufactured parts.
• Oversee cutting process, make adjustments as needed, catch mistakes as they happen and take necessary measures to eliminate errors.
• Supervise machine temperatures, ensure that machine has adequate warm-up and cool-down time between jobs and replace coolant periodically.
• Review and interpret cutting plans, enter them into control outlets before jobs and alter them to correct mistakes when necessary.
• Inspect all finished products for accuracy and uniformity to ensure product quality and uphold company reputation.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning, and tool replacement.
• Provide feedback on manufacturing for continuous improvement of parts being made.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree
• 5+ years of related experience
• Comfortable using tools and machinery for precision parts
• Values precision and enforces quality standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• U.S. citizen

Desired Additional Skills and Abilities

• Completion of an approved program, Journeyman's card, or Certified Tool & Die Maker
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Trained and licensed fork lift driver
• Experience working in ISO 9001 environment

Applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive/proprietary information. NovaTech offers competitive salary, 100% company-paid health insurance, paid holidays, paid vacations, retirement savings plan with company matching plan, and flexible work schedule. We are an equal opportunity employer and take great pride in our remarkable staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lynchburg, VA 24501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S., Citizen?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Machining: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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