CNC Machinist

Description

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Location: Buffalo, NY

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $38,000 - $65,000

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and location.

About the Opportunity:

This role requires precision handling of tools and machinery, often in a manufacturing setting with prolonged physical engagement.

Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continually or almost continually (89% of the time), with arm-hand steadiness, finger dexterity, and manual dexterity for precise manipulation and assembly.


Standing/Walking: Remains in an upright stationary position continually or almost continually (62% of the time), with occasional traversing to position materials or equipment.


Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Frequently moves, transports, positions, or installs materials and tools, involving general physical activities like balancing or stooping; requires multilimb coordination but no specific weight levels detailed.


Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending or twisting the body less than half the time (31%), with moderate flexibility needs.


Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually (46% of the time), demanding sustained control of machines.


Other Environmental Factors: Exposed to hazardous equipment, contaminants, noise, or minor injury risks daily (43-62% of the time); wears protective equipment (e.g., glasses, hearing protection) every day (94% of the time).

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Excellent working conditions and benefits.


Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment.


You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs.


We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere - and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact.


You can be creative and promote your own ideas.


Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

As a CNC Machinist, your mission is to operate a variety of CNC machines independently, troubleshoot common issues, and contribute to process improvements. This role requires sound judgment, intermediate technical skills, and active engagement in problem-solving. You will report to the Team Leader.

You will

• Independently operate HMC, mill-turn, grinder, and balancer machines with minimal supervision.
• Consistently follow all safety, quality, and SOP requirements.
• Identify and report process inefficiencies or equipment issues.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization (6S) in assigned work areas.
• Provide feedback to engineers and team leads on recurring issues and potential improvements.
• Accurately interpret blueprints, perform in-process inspections, and make basic offsets or adjustments

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

0-8 years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven ability to operate multiple machine types efficiently.
• Understanding of basic G-code and M-code commands.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.***

What you can expect from us:


Excellent working conditions and benefits.


Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market.


Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment.


You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs.


We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere - and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact.


You can be creative and promote your own ideas.


Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information:

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.