Entry-Level CNC Machine Operator, Precision Components

Job Description

Job Description

Entry-Level CNC Machine Operator, Precision Components

Work Hours: Full-Time

Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift

Pay Rate: $ to $20.00

Assignment Length: Sep 21, 2026 to Sep 21, 2027 (366 Days) (12 months)

Is this you?

• Ready to follow clear instructions and keep safety first?
• Comfortable running basic machine controls—start, stop, cycle hold, emergency stop?
• Steady and accurate with repetitive tasks and simple measurements?
• Able to spot obvious quality issues and speak up quickly?

What you’ll handle every day

• Load/unload die cast parts into CNC machining centers for secondary operations
• Initiate machine cycles and monitor for alarms or abnormalities
• Check parts with go/no-go gauges and simple measuring tools as trained
• Visually inspect for defects, damage, and nonconformities
• Follow job travelers, inspection plans, and work instructions exactly
• Keep your area clean and organized to 5S and safety standards
• Handle components to avoid damage and mix-ups
• Accurately record counts and inspection results
• Share concerns with a Machinist II/III, lead, or supervisor right away
• Join training activities and build your machining skill set

What you won’t be asked to do

• Set up machines or change tooling
• Adjust offsets or edit CNC programs
• Interpret complex blueprints or GD&T
• Troubleshoot machining or process issues independently

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited HSD/GED
• Experience (Level 1): 0–2 years total
• Entry level: 0–1 year; CNC training, trade school, or apprenticeship a plus
• Typical requirement: About 1–2 years of CNC machining experience
• Proficiency: CNC Tooling