About the Company:
Founded in 2010 by Tom & Sarah Click, Patriot Industries is the only American Owned & Operated Family Business producing the full lines of Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Rigid Steel, and EMT Conduit Products and Fittings. The company has 3 Factories in North America…2 in Virginia, and 1 in Pasadena, TX. Patriot maintains inventory in 12 Locations throughout the USA and is aiming for significant growth in 2026.
About the Role:
You will be a member of the CNC Team in our Louisa, VA facility. Your daily responsibilities will include horizontal lathe setup and operation, with a meticulous focus on throughput and quality. As a CNC Machine Operator at Patriot, you will play a vital role in increasing efficiencies and growing our manufacturing operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
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2 years of experience (or combined education and experience) in a multiple machine, cellular CNC manufacturing environment.
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Understands/interprets CAD/CAM data, prints and sketches.
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Ability to select and load CNC programs required for the task.
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Ability to install cutting tools, with knowledge of all associated machine parameters.
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Experience working safely with steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
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Proficiency with the use of precision measuring tools (e.g. micrometers, calipers) to ensure finished parts meet or exceed fabrication standards.
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Monitors and maintains necessary coolant and machining fluid levels at all times.
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Performs quality inspections and secondary operations such as deburring.
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Exhibits mastery of basic shop math and metric conversions.
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Always a team player with excellent organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience setting up horizontal machine centers and lathes. Vertical CNC machining experience a plus.
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Proficiency in performing machine setups.
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Knowledge of required machining speeds and feeds.
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Ability to analyze operations and advise on cycle time reductions and process improvements.
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Confidently inspect cutting tools for wear and perform needed adjustments or changes.
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Ability to interpret and work with solid modeling software.
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Provide cross-training for CNC team personnel when necessary.
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Sit-down and stand-up forklift experience, preferred.
Benefits:
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Bonus
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Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Life insurance
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401(k) retirement plan with match
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Paid Vacation, Sick, Holidays
