Machine Operator 3

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

Busch Vacuum Solutions has an immediate direct hire opportunity open for a CNC Machine Operator III at our manufacturing plant in Virginia Beach, Virginia! 

The CNC Machine Operator III is responsible for setting up, loading, and operating CNC equipment, including grinders, lathes, and machining centers. This role requires reading and interpreting programs, making precise adjustments to zero and reference points, and setting tool registers, offsets, and compensations to ensure optimal performance. Successful candidates are self-motivated team players with a strong aptitude for computers and mechanical systems.

If you're a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Machine Operator looking to advance your career and make a real impact, apply NOW to join Busch Vacuum Solutions. Discover why we’re the perfect place to grow, innovate, and excel in a dynamic, team-driven environment!

Job Responsibilities 

• Inspects parts visually before running machines
• Sets up machines per work instructions
• Makes minor adjustments to programs, such as work offsets, program stops, etc
• Sets up gauge heads for high tolerance sizing
• Inspects parts per process sheets
• Adjusts machine to assure accuracy
• Dresses grinding wheels and change diamond when needed
• Deburrs completed parts
• Works to very close tolerances which require digital micrometers and dial indicators
• Performs daily preventative maintenance
• Interprets and uses Vernier calipers, micrometers, and various gauges
• Works in the micron tolerances

Required Experience

• 7 years of experience operating CNC Machining equipment: Required
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
• Experience with pneumatic and manual hand tools: Required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel): Required
• Valid Drivers, license must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch Insurance standards.

Personal Qualifications

• Work with a high level of initiative, be self-motivated, and possess professional maturity
• Be detail, goal, and safety oriented
• Must be organized and maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• Must possess a positive attitude, be dependable, and trustworthy
• Work independently or as a team, as necessary, to fulfill department and Busch goals and objectives
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills in English

Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
  • Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 25%) domestically and internationally

Physical Requirements

• Constant reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 15lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 25lbs
• Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50lbs
• All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Benefits & Opportunities

Busch Vacuum Solutions offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! 

Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company.  Busch values promoting from within!

Work Environment

Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Why work for Busch Vacuum Solutions?

As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and tasks at Busch. We welcome all talents, regardless of education, age, gender, or nationality; worldwide.