CNC Machining Technician – Milling & Turning Operations in Newport News, Virginia at Qualdoc, LLC

• Established manufacturing operation with decades of industry experience
• Large production facility serving diverse applications
• Fast-paced, quality-driven environment focused on precision and output

• Review work orders, blueprints, GD&T, and technical documents to plan machining processes
• Program and edit G-code for 3-axis CNC milling machines
• Set up machines, including tool offsets, work coordinates, and tooling configurations
• Perform machining operations such as drilling, tapping, turning, facing, contouring, and cutting
• Conduct first-piece inspections and verify dimensions using precision measuring tools
• Identify and correct machining issues through program edits or setup adjustments
• Operate manual shop equipment such as mills, lathes, drill presses, and saws
• Perform routine machine maintenance and manage tooling for optimal performance
• Track material usage and assist with basic inventory monitoring
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while meeting production goals

• Minimum of 3 years of CNC machining experience
• Proficiency in G-code programming and editing
• Strong understanding of geometry and trigonometry applied to machining
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Familiarity with quality processes such as First Article Inspection and PPAP
• Basic knowledge of inventory control practices
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, bending, reaching)
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills

• Background in sheet metal or mixed manufacturing environments
• Exposure to CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks or similar)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards
• Experience with process or continuous improvement initiatives
• Hands-on experience with manual mills and lathes

• CNC vertical machining centers (including systems comparable to Fadal VMC series)
• Manual machining equipment
• Precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and dial indicators

This position offers a strong opportunity to apply both programming and hands-on machining skills in a production-focused environment, contributing directly to the delivery of high-quality precision parts.