We are currently hiring for the following positions:
CNC Machinist – Join a Team That Takes Pride in Precision
At Kosmo Machine, precision isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. As a premier, climate-controlled contract manufacturer specializing in CNC milling, turning, EDM machining, and custom welding, we’re looking for skilled CNC Machinists who take pride in their craft and want to be part of something bigger than just a job.
Compensation
- Ranges from $21 per hour (intermediate machinist) to $38 per hour (expert machinist) hourly pay; non-exempt FLSA class, or $43,680 to $79,040 annually.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- 3 Day Weekend: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 am-4:30 pm. No mandatory overtime – take it if you want it
- Build your career: Your skills are recognized; your experience matters. Continuous learning is encouraged
- Great Pay and Benefits: $21 to $38/hr., sign-on bonus + competitive benefits (choose your medical plan) including free lunch! Enjoy the Kosmo Market during breaks and lunch with your employer sponsored subsidy.
- Be Your Best: Pride in quality work isn’t just expected; it’s celebrated
Your Mission
- 2D Drawings to 3D parts: Bring customer blueprints to life
- Program at the machine: Set-up and operate Mazak CNC mills and lathes. Mazatrol experience a plus
- Precision: Use your GD&T knowledge to make great and accurate parts
- Quality Matters: Inspect your work and send it to our Quality department for further review
What You Bring to the Table
- Machining Experience: Show us what you can do on a machine
- One Stop Shop: You get to set up the machine, run the part, and control the program
- Conversational Programming: No manual programming needed. Mazatrol will streamline this process for you
- Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship, a valid VA Driver’s License (good driving record), and the ability to pass a background check/drug screen (including marijuana) are required.
Ready to join our team? If you’re someone who values precision, takes pride in your work, and wants to be part of a team that feels the same – Kosmo Machine is the place for you.
Lead CNC Machinist – Build a Team. Set the Standard. Own the Night.
At Kosmo Machine, precision isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. We’re looking for a Lead CNC Machinist to take ownership of our night shift team – someone who doesn’t just run machines, but develops talent and leads by example. This is a hands-on leadership role where your experience, judgment, and craftsmanship shape the success of others.
Compensation
- $32-$38/hour ($66,560-$79,040 annually), plus $1-$2/hour premium, and 10% shift differential
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- 4-Day Work Week: Train during the day (Monday-Thursday, 6:00 am-4:30 pm), then move to 4 pm-2:30 am. No mandatory overtime – take it if you want it
- Be Hands On: Not only set-up, program, and operate machines – you get to develop others and have fun doing it
- Great Pay and Benefits: $32 to $38/hr., + $1-$2 /hr. premium + 10% shift differential, sign-on bonus + competitive benefits (choose your medical plan) including free lunch! Enjoy the Kosmo Market during breaks and lunch with your employer sponsored subsidy.
- Love Mazak and Mazatrol?: We are an all Mazak shop! They’re the best of the best for precision-machine work
Your Mission
- Be a Coach: You get to teach, train, and develop a diverse team
- Build something that lasts: Your voice and expertise will directly influence outcomes and foster a culture of growth and success
- The Shop floor is your home: You and your team set-up, write or tweak programs at the controls, and operate your machine on the floor
- Quality Matters: Check your teams work before sending it to our Quality department for further review
What You Bring to the Table
- Leadership and Machining Experience: Use your proven leadership and machining talent to teach the next generation
- Love a good challenge?: Put you problem-solving skills to work to help craft quality, precision parts
- Set the standard: You set the foundation for quality and consistency to ensure precision and geometric accuracy
- Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship, a valid VA Driver’s License (good driving record), and the ability to pass a background check/drug screen (including marijuana) are required.
Ready to join our team? If you’re a leader who takes pride in mentoring, thrives in a high-performance environment, and wants to leave your mark on a growing team-this is your opportunity.
Curious about our team and culture? Check us out on Facebook and Instagram!
Kosmo Machine, a premier precision and climate-controlled contract manufacturer machine shop, specializing in CNC milling and turning, EDM machining, custom welding processes, and critical component reconditioning, is looking for a full-time Custodial Support team member who takes pride in keeping things clean and organized. This role plays a key part in maintaining our reputation as the cleanest shop in Richmond. You’ll be joining a fast-paced, engaging work environment where attention to detail matters. We offer a supportive culture that encourages growth, teamwork, and innovation. If you enjoy contributing behind the scenes and being part of a company that values dedication and craftsmanship, we’d love to meet you.
Curious about our team and culture? Check us out on Facebook and Instagram!
Compensation
- Start at $18; range from $18 to $22 per hour; non-exempt FLSA class, or $37,440 to $45,760 annually.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Early Shift, Early Departure: Work schedule is 7:00am-3:30pm M-F.
- Nicest Shop Around: Kosmo prides ourselves on providing a climate-controlled, well-lit, organized, clean and spacious work environment. If you thrive in helping to provide those conditions then we want to meet you.
- Great Pay and Benefits: $18-$22/hr, room to grow, competitive benefits (choose your medical plan) and free lunch! Enjoy the Kosmo Market during breaks and lunch with your employer sponsored subsidy.
- Collaboration: Work closely with multiple team members to support the shop and machinists.
Your Mission
- Strong Work Ethic: Exhibit passion, energy and dedication for keeping spaces clean, safe and welcoming.
- An Eye for Precision: Ensure production zones, restrooms, breakrooms, outside areas and equipment are clean and maintained. This includes:
- Maintain cafeteria stock, wipe down tables and counters.
- Sweep, mop, and Zamboni shop and cafe floors, empty trash and recycling, clean bathrooms and wash areas as needed.
- Move and/or assist moving items around shop.
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Clean and maintain equipment as needed.
What You Bring to the Table
- Motivated & Reliable: A dependable team player with a proven track record of excellent attendance and
punctuation. - Physical Stamina: Comfortable standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and maneuvering safely around industrial machinery.
- Safety-First Mindset: Familiarity with handling cleaning solutions and working around machinery (prior
manufacturing environment experience is a plus). - Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship, a valid VA Driver’s license (good driving record), and the ability to pass a background check/drug screen (including marijuana) are required.
CMM Programmer (LK Camio & Polyworks)
Kosmo Machine is a heavy-hitting, climate-controlled precision machine shop. We handle everything from high-tolerance CNC milling and turning to EDM and critical component reconditioning. We operate in a competitive, fast-paced environment where quality isn’t just a buzzword-it’s exactly what our customers expect.
We are looking for a forward-thinking CMM Programmer who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing hardware and quality software. If your Metrology Stack includes advanced mastery of CAMIO for multi-sensor measurement and PolyWorks for point cloud inspection, we want you on our QA Automation team.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- 4-Day Workweek: Schedule flexibility (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, 6 am-4:30 pm). Optional overtime is available.
- Solid Team Culture: We host regular, interactive team-building events and activities that are actually fun.
- The Full Package: Great medical (you choose your plan!), dental, and vision, HSA options, 401k, company-paid life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and PTO. Ranges from $32 – $38 / hour (hourly pay type; non-exempt FLSA class) or $66,560 – $79,040 / year + Optional Overtime
- Lunch On Us: Enjoy access to our company-subsidized micro market, stocked with fresh food, snacks and beverage options made available throughout the day.
Your Mission
- Write, tweak, and maintain CMM programs using LK Camio and Polyworks to support both in-process and final inspections.
- Every Step of the Way: Keep production moving by running parts through the CMM that are currently in production.
- Program confidently-whether you have a CAD model in front of you or you’re working without one.
- Own the standard: Keep clean records, document program setups, label features, verify nominals, and call out any deviations from customer drawings.
What You Bring to the Table
- Software Skills: Real, proven experience programming with LK Camio and Polyworks.
- Shop Experience: A solid background in manufacturing, machining or dimensional inspection (be able to complete in-process inspections using optical comparators, machine vision systems and hand measuring tools).
- GD&T Fluency: A strong grasp of geometric characteristics and blueprint reading for high-precision parts.
- Toolbox Comfort: Total proficiency with traditional precision tools (gages, indicators, calipers, micrometers) as well as the Faro Arm.
The Fine Print (Eligibility)
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
- Must provide a clean, updated Motor Vehicle Report (no major violations).
Ready to join our team? If you’re someone who thrives on accuracy, takes ownership of quality, and wants to be part of a team that truly cares about the work they produce, you’ll fit right in at Kosmo Machine.
Curious about our team and culture? Check us out on Facebook and Instagram!