CONVENTIONAL MACHINIST - Military veterans preferred

Carter Machinery


Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116, USA
Category: Service
Posted Date: August 29, 2025
Requisition_Number: CONVE005642
Schedule: Full Time

EOE Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

We are currently offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus for Conventional Machinist new hires, payable after 90 days of employment.

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Conventional Machinist in Richmond, Virginia. The Machinist is responsible for fabricating, re-engineering, repairing and assembling metal parts and components using conventional machines in a "job shop" environment; performing repairs to equipment and parts that are broken or damaged to allow economical salvage of the components; fabricating, machining, and assembling components. Operations include boring, facing, milling, tapping, burning, welding and cutting. Seeking candidates with minimum two years experience machining on heavy equipment and components with portable machines and shop manual machines; Background in salvage related machining and experience operating manual machines. Welding skills a plus; Certificate of technical training and/or knowledge in machining and welding; Machining and welding certifications preferred; High school diploma or GED required.

Requirements for the Conventional Machinist position include:

• Strong mechanical and design abilities; must be able to apply knowledge of parts, components and equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally operate heavy machinery.
• Must be able to positively interact with supervisor and to understand problems and concerns relating to a repair.
• Must be able to work as an integral part of a team.
• Must be self-directed, organized and be able to work with limited supervision and provide guidance to less experienced machinists.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to handle high volume work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills for ordering parts and referencing orders.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Promote a positive customer experience.
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.

Physical requirements must be met for the Conventional Machinist job, including the ability to lift, carry and maneuver items up to 70 pounds, including bulky objects. This position requires repeated reaching, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending and climbing beside, onto and under a variety of heavy equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.

*Special rules and restrictions may apply to sign-on bonus eligibility for rehires.

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