CNC Operator I & II

Job Description

Job Description

Raise the Bar. Build What’s Next.

Precision matters — and so does your future. As a CNC Operator at Northeast Tool, you won’t just push buttons; you’ll bring critical aerospace components to life with skill, focus, and craftsmanship. We’re investing in top-tier talent and cutting-edge technology to fuel our next chapter of growth. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match, shift premiums, and even your birthday off (paid). Advance the future of flight and launch your career producing mission-critical aerospace components.

Conveniently located in Matthews, NC, just outside Charlotte, Northeast Tool is seeking talented individuals for CNC Operator I & II opportunities across all shifts. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer a $1/hour premium for 2nd shift and a $2/hour premium for 3rd shift positions.

What You’ll Do

• Operate CNC equipment, including 5-axis mills, mills, multi-axis mill-turns, lathes, and Wire EDM machines to produce precision metal components.
• Follow blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to manufacture parts within required dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up and maintain tooling, including tool changes, offsets, recalibration, and monitoring tool wear.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments and digital measurement tools to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Monitor machine performance, identify machining issues or out-of-tolerance conditions, and make adjustments or escalate concerns as needed.
• Perform secondary operations such as deburring, cleaning, tapping, and countersinking.
• Load and unload materials and completed parts from machining centers.
• Complete required production documentation and maintain a clean, organized work area through 5S and preventive maintenance practices.

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma/GED with 1+ years related experience in a metal cutting machine shop environment.
• Equivalent combination of higher-level education and/or experience may be considered.
• Experience with basic shop math, and familiarity with GD&T.
• Basic understanding of blueprint reading and tolerances; able to use machine shop language to communicate effectively (i.e. reading decimal values in thousandths and tenths).
• Demonstrable experience with measuring instruments (i.e. mic's, calipers) is required, with the ability to produce consistent, reliable, and repeatable measurements.
• High aptitude for learning, and ability to follow adhered processes and procedures.

Even Better

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or two years of equivalent higher education strongly preferred; preference in machine tool technology or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Previous experience in an AS9100 Environment strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with multi-axis machining preferred; DMG Mori, Haas, Heller, and/or Okuma experience strongly preferred.
• Experience holding tight tolerances (from 2-tenths to 5-tenths).

Standard Hours

• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: Monday – Friday: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Not sure if you meet every requirement? Apply anyway.

If you have experience in CNC operations, machining, mechanical work, manufacturing, or if you have a strong desire to learn and develop these skills, we encourage you to apply. We’re hiring for multiple positions across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Whether you're looking to build on your current experience or launch a long-term career in manufacturing, Northeast Tool is committed to training, developing, and investing in motivated individuals.

About Northeast Tool & Manufacturing:

We are an award-winning company with a focus on creating an employee-centric culture that enables us to continue to grow by delighting our customers.

In addition to fulfilling work with structured roles and responsibilities coupled with individual development and training plans, Northeast Tool offers relocation assistance, 9 paid holidays (including your birthday), and 4% 401K match through Fidelity. The company has a top 15% benefit plan to help our team members navigate their healthcare.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company Matched 401K (Roth and Traditional)
• Challenging and rewarding career
• Family, team-focused working environment

We believe the only way our company can grow is when we nurture the growth of our employees. We are committed to working hard, having fun, and making an impact in our community.

Sound too good to be true? Apply today to join our team.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Manual Machining Skills