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Manufacturing Process Specialist

CMCO Brasil
Damascus, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
Location:

Damascus, VA, US, 24236

Requisition ID: 2987

Job Summary/Overview

Provide technical support to machine shop manufacturing operation. Recommend and implement processes, fixtures, tooling, machines, and methods to meet the needs of manufacturing and to support continuous improvement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to the machine shop pertaining to machines, processes, tooling, fixturing, programming, metrology, and overall troubleshooting.
  • Develop and optimize CNC programs and associated tooling for machine tools with Fanuc, Okuma OSP, and Mazatrol controllers.
  • Analyze work orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, models, and design data in order to determine part features, reference points, compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures, and derive final part geometry.
  • Evaluate and determine machine condition, capability, and requirements for obtaining necessary manufacturing processes and part specifications.
  • Generates new programming code as required. Evaluates, improves, and troubleshoots existing programs.
  • Develop, evaluate, improve, and document manufacturing processes, including determination of the most effective raw materials, establishing bills of material, and specifying routings.
  • Hands-on ability to program and setup CNC lathes and mills, modify code and parameters to prove out and troubleshoot new and existing programs and production capability.
  • Design and develop manufacturing processes and equipment, related fixtures, and tooling that achieve production capability, short lead times, quick change over, high quality, and low production costs.
  • Supports process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, And Abilities

  • Proficiency in CAM software, preferably Mastercam
  • Understanding and utilization of metrology and geometric tolerances, with ability to measure complex machined parts using dial calipers, micrometers, gages, and other measuring instruments to determine if meeting specification.
  • Must have sufficient mathematical skills as required to effectively calculate and examine 3D models, dimensional prints, CNC programs, and part measurements; includes ability to work with fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
  • Must be able to setup, program, and operate various types of CNC lathes and mills, including 4 and 5 axis machining and multi-purpose mill-turn machines.
  • Strong knowledge of metal cutting machine shop manufacturing operations and techniques.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Virginia

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