CNC Lathe Machinist

Belvac's proven technology is utilized worldwide in the 2 piece aluminum beverage can industry. With over 60 years of innovation in the industry, Belvac has provided their customers with sustainable solutions. Supplying can makers with Cupping, Body making, Trimming, Decorating, Bottom Rim Coating, Necking, Shaping and inspection technology. Our machinery is utilized in the beverage, food, beauty, and aerosol industry worldwide. Belvac is dedicated to providing customers with the highest performing machinery for the lowest cost of operation. With over 300 employees across seven locations worldwide, Belvac is able to support customers in real time in over 150+ countries.

General Function : Set up and operate numerically controlled machines to perform a series of machining operations, such as turning, live tool milling, drilling, boring, threading and facing on parts according to work instructions and procedures to assure Belvac's quality of work is upheld.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Safety is our first priority. Machinist must be able to operate machinery safely and follow all established Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of turning process.
• Understand and implement general machine set-up principles.
• Reads drawing, job order, setup sheet, and tooling instructions to setup and process precision machined parts
• Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speeds of machining cuts.
• Identify and communicate process improvements to Manufacturing Engineering or CNC Programming staff.
• Lift workpieces manually or with hoist to position in work-holding device
• Load program from network location
• Ability to read G-code program for the purposes of proof-reading program before execution
• Identify, load, measure, and set proper cutting tools in machine
• Establishes work origin reference point in machine control
• Recognize and compensate for tool wear
• Understand and correct for unexpected taper and other inaccuracies.
• Understanding and correction of machine alarms
• Ability to perform first-piece and in process inspection using appropriate measuring instruments such as caliper, micrometer, bore gage, and indicator
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines and related equipment.
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously.
• Deburr and part mark as needed
• Must keep assigned machine(s) and work area cleaned and neat.
• It is every employee's responsibility to be aware of and work with Belvac's current documented Quality Management System as it pertains to their job requirements.
• It is every employee's responsibility to improve processes to reduce set-up and run-time standards when possible.

Physical Requirements :

• Requires long periods of standing (up to 10 hours/day)
• Must be able to operate overhead cranes
• Although all production areas have overhead cranes, on occasion Manufacturing, Stockroom and Assembly employees may choose to lift items by hand for convenience. It is the responsibility of all employees to follow correct lifting techniques and seek help or utilize mechanical lifting aids as appropriate to avoid potential injury.
• Requires good eye, hand coordination
• Requires use of hand tools, files, sanders and grinders

Education :


HS Diploma or Equivalent Certificate


Work Arrangement : Onsite

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 education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Virginia : Lynchburg

Sub Division : Belvac United States

Job Requisition ID : 66412

Job Function : Machine Operator