CNC Router and Waterjet Operator About us Gropen, Inc., is a full-service, custom fabrication, architectural signage, and graphics firm in Charlottesville, VA. For over 40 years we have developed a reputation for quality products and superior results. Our clients, both locally and nationally, include architects, landscape architects, real estate developers, park administrators, hospitals, and universities, for whom we provide smart, innovative, and effective solutions. We strive to maintain a friendly, supportive culture for people who want to work, learn, and enjoy what they do. This position offers opportunities for involvement in diverse project types and professional advancement in a team-oriented, dynamic culture. What we’re looking for: • 1-2 years experience working with CNC routers and/or waterjet machines, or other relevant experience • Tech savviness and basic computer knowledge • Experience with hand and power tools • Experience with shop drawings and building to specification • Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot independently • Good organizational and time management skills, mechanical ability, and clean working habits • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and fast-moving atmosphere • Eagerness to learn new machining strategies and building techniques • Manual and physical dexterity; physical demands can include heavy lifting (50 lbs.+) The perks! • Full-time role • Competitive hourly compensation based on experience • Paid holidays and paid time off • Affordable health and dental insurance • 401k plan eligibility after one (1) year of employment • Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm shift Responsibilities • Set up and manage jobs on the CNC routers and waterjet for cutting a variety of materials and shapes • Willing to help on all stages of fabrication from raw materials to assembly to finishing, as needed • Ability to follow written and verbal instruction • Ability to think creatively and apply results to safely and efficiently complete tasks • Reliable, hardworking, and organized • Must have the ability to multitask and communicate effectively with the production team and leadership • Load and unload material onto the equipment • Interaction with clients on-site, with courtesy and professionalism • Maintain a clean and safe work environment • Effective time management, and ability to work overtime when needed to meet project deadlines How you’ll make a difference: Efficiently producing quick-turn and complex projects with a high level of accuracy. Problem solving in-the-moment and overcoming obstacles. Meeting deadlines and producing highly accurate signage and custom displays. Collaborating and working closely with our installation, design, and project management teams as well as our clients.
See More Details >>At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people''''s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation''''s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they''''re making history. Our Charlottesville, Virginia, Machine Shop has immediate openings on 2nd shift for Machinist 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. We are a state-of-the-art Machine Shop with numerous CNC machines, lathes, and manual mills. Northrop Grumman offers apprenticeship programs and tuition reimbursement providing employees a path to skill and educational growth. Working at Northrop Grumman means making a direct contribution to mission projects that keep our homeland safe, expanding the boundaries of possibility, and reshaping the world we live in. Job Description: • Operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on semi-complex jobs. • Works from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. • Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. • Works with minimal guidance in a team environment.Responsibilities: • Sets up and runs multiple production machines. Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts. Performs machine operations where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre-planned and established. Makes necessary machine adjustments to ensure proper machine functioning or cutting action. • Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods. • Installs and adjusts cutting tools consistent with type and size of material being machined. • Program fixturing using Conversational controller or CAM software. * Follows established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling. • Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation. • Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machine parts in accordance with semi-complicated engineering blueprints and route sheets to close tolerances. • Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, micrometers, and comparators. Uses various types of magnification equipment (including a microscope) to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas. Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces. • Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements. • Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area. • Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area. • Performs other related tasks as requested.Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years of education/related experience. • Able to make machine set ups. • Reads and follows blueprints, documentation, and verbal instructions. • Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics. • Knowledge of lean initiatives. • Program fixturing using Conversational controller or CAM software. * Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.Preferred Qualifications: • CMM experience • Experience with Model Based Engineering • Demonstrated proficiency using Master Cam • Trade School Certification or four years machining or manufacturing experience. Salary Range: $48,800 USD - $81,400 USD Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://#removed#/contractors/ . Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit #removed#/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
See More Details >>About the position The Laboratory Instrument Machinist Foreman at the University of Virginia's Physics Machine Shop is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the shop, ensuring high standards of quality and precision in the fabrication of research-grade instruments. This role involves supervising machinists, managing workloads, and fostering a safe work environment while collaborating with researchers and students to meet their equipment needs. Responsibilities • Supervise the Laboratory Instrument Making Machine Shop and oversee daily activities of machinists. , • Inspect finished projects for quality and precision. , • Participate in performance management processes for machinists. , • Review and approve time and leave requests for staff. , • Recruit and hire new Instrument Making Machinists. , • Manage and schedule work requests to meet deadlines. , • Ensure effective and safe teaching of the Student Shop course. , • Develop processes for coordinating workloads efficiently. , • Collaborate with machinists to solve advanced technical problems. , • Establish best practices for tasks and projects with minimal supervision. , • Fabricate research-grade equipment using advanced techniques and tools. , • Set up and operate various machinery, including CNC mills and lathes. , • Fit and assemble parts for complex projects. , • Assist customers with equipment design and provide record-keeping information. , • Solve technical problems and stay updated on new products and techniques. , • Ensure compliance with safety and risk management practices. , • Work from sketches, blueprints, and verbal instructions. Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent; Machinist Associate's Degree or equivalent preferred. , • Four years of journey-level experience in a licensed trade discipline. , • Two years of supervisory and leadership experience required. , • Trade-specific journey or master level license required. Nice-to-haves • At least seven years of experience in a similar shop environment. , • Experience procuring specialty materials and supplies. , • Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD Software. , • Expertise in TIG, MIG, and laser welding. Benefits • Health insurance , • Dental insurance , • Vision insurance , • Retirement savings plan (401k) , • Paid holidays , • Paid time off (PTO) , • Professional development opportunities
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Charlottesville, VA, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Charlottesville, VA, machinists can expect to earn an average of $1,586 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring machinists find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
