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CNC Operator 1st and 2nd Shift

GA Richards
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026

1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Summary: Sets-up, adjusts and checks out programming, and operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a series of progressive machining operations on repetitive work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring considerable skill.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requires knowledge of machining techniques and methods and familiarity with computer numerically controlled machine tool operating procedures

Ability to follow written instructions and read blueprint specifications 

Works from programming instructions, operational data and machine setup instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations and console settings, for operations such as bore, mill, face, thread, and occasional profiling and contouring

Check for parts for conformance to specifications

May run more than one unit simultaneously

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Company Description
THE G.A. RICHARDS GROUP

The G. A. Richards Group consists of several Michigan-based operations that each engineer and build components for various global manufacturers. With 100 years of experience, we compete across the general industrial and office furniture market. We provide the necessary input to our customers that optimizes component design for our manufacturing processes.

Apply online at our website or send resume to sray@garichards.com

Salary : $18 - $25

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