CNC Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Job Title

What You Will Own

Operate assigned CNC machines (Vertical Mills, Lathes, Swiss Lathes, Mazak 5-axis horizontals) safely and independently, contributing clean, documented spindle hours every shift.

Read prints, router sheets, and traveler work instructions accurately; perform in-process inspection using calipers, micrometers, and bore gauges; log results and downtime codes correctly.

At Level I: recognize tool wear signs and flag them before failure; escalate any out-of-tolerance condition immediately and correctly, every time.

At Level II: independently troubleshoot chatter, tool life drops, and dimensional drift using a logical sequence; hold tolerances in the +/-.0005" range while accounting for thermal drift and machine-specific behavior.

Catch potential nonconformances before they become MRB events -- zero containment events from operator error is the baseline, not a stretch goal.

At Level II: actively mentor a Level I machinist on your machine.

What You Bring

Required (Level I):

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade/Vocational Certificate, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to operate CNC machine tools safely and follow traveler work instructions.
• Basic measurement skills: calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Attention to detail and willingness to ask when something does not look right.

Required (Level II):

• 3+ years of relevant CNC machining experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, Trade/Vocational Certificate, Associate's Degree, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to interpret GD&T, set up 5-axis or multi-axis jobs independently, and troubleshoot dimensional issues without guesswork.
• Demonstrated track record of zero MRB events from operator error.

Nice to Have (either level):

• Experience on Mazak 5-axis horizontals or DMU-style machines.
• Eurotech lathe experience (active plus -- we are expanding those lines).
• Background in aerospace or defense manufacturing; familiarity with AS9100 quality systems.
• Comfort with rotary/tilt axis offset strategy and bonus tolerance calculation.

Pay and Benefits

$20.00 - $30.00/hr ($41,600 - $62,400/yr), based on experience and level. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. Delva runs two shifts -- let us know your preference when you apply.

We are a drug-free workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.