CNC Programmer/Machine Operator - Doors
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Title:
CNC Programmer
- Machine Operator
Location:
Richmond, Virginia
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative CNC Programmer-Machine Operator in our doors department supporting our new equipment, responsible for operating manual or CNC machine tools to produce precision parts, produce small or large orders or unique parts, and ensure products meet precise specifications.
What you will be responsible for in this role:- Actively operate CNC equipment to manufacture components within specified tolerances, ensuring productivity, quality, and on-time delivery requirements.
- Select, setup and changeover all required tooling without supervision.
- Ensure parts meets blueprints and engineering specifications through in-process inspections and verification of setups.
- Develop, edit and optimize complex CNC programs to improve cycle time, reduce scrap and maximize machine efficiency.
- Lead process planning for new and existing parts, including tooling selection, fixture design input.
- Diagnose machine issues (quality defects, tool wear, chatter, dimensional drift) and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent first-pass yield.
- Perform and oversee complex setups, train junior machinist, and provide technical guidance to improve team capability and shop performance.
- Perform and document scheduled preventative maintenance on CNC equipment.
- Experience with 3D CAM Software Experience
- Ability to read blueprints
- Familiarization with Solid Works
- Experience with Program using MDI
- Working knowledge of shop math
- Able to modify programs in response to problems
- Requires a successful completion either through a state‑sponsored vocational school, community college or technical school certification program in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
- Extensive PC knowledge and experience
- Excellent working knowledge of the Windows Platform. MS Office power user
- Programmer must have knowledge of metal punching, shearing, laser and brake work. Knowledge and experience should have been gained through actual operation of forming equipment and programming.
- A combined education and on the job training in a manufacturing environment; 2-4 years previous experience with programming CNC machines
- Good math skills and strong technical expertise
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Attention to details and process improvement mindset
- Analyze drawings, blueprints, specifications and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates
- Regularly required to walk, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Gross manual dexterity is also required.
- Ability to reach with arms and hands; bend, kneel, crouch and/or crawl as well as the ability to see and hear.
- Able to work overtime and on weekends when required.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to move about in office, warehouse and manufacturing facilities
- Hands‑on machining proficiency
- Leadership and team collaboration
- Equipment ownership and focus
- GD&T expertise
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
- Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Winning Through Customers
- Respects and Values People
- Expectations for Results
- High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Holidays
We consider several job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's…
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