Work with precision and accuracy in a fast-paced night shift environment as we manufacture high-performance products. Our Virginia facility requires a skilled Fitter & Turner to set up and operate hand tools, machines or equipment to cut, shape and form metal stock and casting to exact sizes in accordance with drawings, CAD systems and specifications.
The successful candidate will be responsible for machining metal components from single to complex forms and studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements. This includes selecting, cleaning and preparing stock material, setting up and adjusting metalworking machines and equipment, operating machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, shaping, slotting, grinding or drilling metal stock components.
Fitters and turners work collaboratively in teams under limited supervision. Key responsibilities include examining detailed drawings or specifications to determine job, material and equipment requirements, fitting and assembling metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts, dismantling faulty tools and assemblies and repairing or replacing defective parts.
A certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade is required, along with technical knowledge or experience with setting, programming and operating CNC machines, ensuring production efficiency. Candidates must demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to work in a team environment. Computer literacy and exposure to quality systems are also essential.
Beyond possessing the necessary qualifications and skills, ideal candidates have a positive can-do attitude, reliable employment history, and excellent communication skills. They should be able to read engineering drawings and follow work instructions accurately.