CNC Lathe and Mill Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Do you thrive at the intersection of speed, precision, and problem‑solving?

Can you set up a 2–4 axis lathe, dial in a 3–4 axis VMC, and tweak code at the control to bring a tough feature into tolerance? Are Fanuc, Okuma, and Haas your daily languages? If yes, QCMI wants to talk.

Your mission

Own end-to-end execution—from setup to first-article approval to steady production—while collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to deliver parts that meet spec and schedule.

Impact in your first 90 days

• Independently set up CNC lathes and mills (including 5-axis VMC) and release repeatable processes to production.
• Read complex prints; apply GD&T to verify critical dimensions and features.
• Adjust programs at the machine; optimize tooling, offsets, and parameters.
• Choose appropriate tooling and speeds/feeds for castings, forgings, and exotic alloys.
• Model lean thinking on the floor; leverage 6 Sigma concepts; align to ISO9001/AS9100 practices.

Must-haves

• 3+ years as a CNC machinist in a machine shop.
• Proven ability to set up and work unsupervised.
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc, Okuma, Haas, and similar controls.
• Competence making program edits at machining centers.
• Blueprint reading, GD&T, and strong shop math.
• Knowledge of metals and their machining behavior (castings, forgings, exotic alloys).
• Excellent communication; team-first mindset; dependable work ethic.
• Own tools and willingness to work overtime when needed.

Good to have

• Lean manufacturing know-how.
• Familiarity with 6 Sigma methodologies.
• General understanding of ISO9001/AS9100 systems.

Core proficiencies

• Machine setups for production runs
• Shop math
• Blueprint reading

Technology you’ll touch

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)

Rewards & growth

• Competitive wages and a solid benefits package.
• Opportunities to deepen multi-axis expertise and continuous improvement skill sets.

Training option

No machining experience yet? QCMI provides free education in machining via the Grande Academy. For this opening, a minimum of three years of CNC experience is required.