Manual Machinist - 1st Shift

Alliance Machine & Engraving, LLC is a division of The Bradbury Group specializing in engraving and embossing equipment located in Ashland, VA, just outside of Richmond.

Responsible for operating manual machinery, including engine lathes and cylindrical grinders, to produce precision metal parts to blueprint or job order specifications.

• Studies prints and job orders for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and determines sequence of operations.
• Layout dimensions on parts per prints.
• Setup and operate machinery to cut shape or form metal to specifications and ensure conformity of finished work.
• Assemble and fit machine components with use of hand and power tools.
• May be required to learn and operate drills, grinders, mills, lathes, forklifts, overhead hoists, and other equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to use and understand all precision measuring instruments.
• Understands basic math concepts.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints, bills of materials, setup sheets, etc.
• Machine painting.

• Prefer successful completion of related coursework at a trade or technical school.
• Prefer auto (or other) mechanic background.

• Takes pride in work performed.
• Supply own hand tools.
• Ability to change assignments frequently.
• Is consistently at work on time and ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Follows instruction, responds to management direction.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Commits to overtime hours when necessary to reach customer requirements.
• Completes tasks on time.

6:00 am - 2:30 pm M-F, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm when on overtime.

• Competitive salary with annual performance evaluations.
• Health Insurance
  • Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
  • No Waiting Period.
  • Coverage starts on the first of the next month following day 1 of employment.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• Roth & 401(k) + Company Match.
• PTO
  • All new hires start with 80 hours of PTO on Day 1.
• Paid Holidays.
• Safety Shoe Allowance of $175/yr.
• Tuition Reimbursement.