CNC Manufacturing Technician – Milling & Turning

Job Title: CNC Manufacturing Technician – Milling & Turning
Location: Newport News, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Range: $20.00 – $30.00+ per hour (dependent on experience and skill level)

Position Overview

We are hiring a CNC Manufacturing Technician to support precision milling and turning operations within a high-volume production environment. This role combines CNC programming, machine setup, and hands-on operation of both CNC and manual equipment to produce accurate, high-quality components.

This position is well-suited for a machinist who values consistency, accuracy, and efficiency while maintaining a strong understanding of machining fundamentals and shop-floor best practices.

Manufacturing Environment:
• Long-standing manufacturing operation with decades of experience

• Large-scale production facility serving multiple market segments

• Quality-focused, fast-paced environment emphasizing precision and throughput

Core Responsibilities:
• Analyze work orders, blueprints, GD&T, and technical documentation to define machining processes

• Program, modify, and run G-code for 3-axis CNC milling equipment

• Perform machine setups, including tool offsets, work coordinates, and tool register configuration

• Execute machining processes such as drilling, tapping, turning, facing, contouring, and cutting

• Complete first-piece inspections and dimensional verification using precision measurement tools

• Identify machining issues and make program or setup adjustments to maintain part quality

• Operate manual shop equipment including mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, and related tools

• Conduct routine machine care and tool management to ensure optimal performance

• Monitor material usage and assist with basic inventory tracking and replenishment

• Maintain organized work areas while meeting production and quality expectations

Required Qualifications:
• 3+ years of CNC machining experience

• Proficiency in G-code programming and editing

• Practical knowledge of geometry and trigonometry as applied to machining

• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

• Familiarity with quality practices such as First Article Inspection and PPAP

• General understanding of inventory control concepts

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, bending, and reaching

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills

Preferred Background:
• Experience in sheet metal or mixed manufacturing environments

• Exposure to CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks or similar)

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems

• Involvement in continuous or process improvement initiatives

• Hands-on experience with manual mills and lathes

Equipment & Tooling Exposure:
• CNC vertical machining centers (including platforms similar to Fadal VMC series)

• Manual machining equipment

• Precision instruments such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and dial indicators