CNC Machinist 1st Shift

Schedule & Pay for CNC Machinist - 1st Shift 

• 1st shift: 4-10's Monday - Thursday from 6am-4pm 
• Overtime readily available; occasional Fridays as production requires
• Pay: $24.00 to $32.00 per hour DOE + potential shift differential

Benefits for CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

• Medical and health benefits start the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 2 weeks PTO (prorated by start date; resets Jan 1; use it or lose it).
• 12 Paid Annual Wellness Days (accrued 1 per month; carries over each year).
• Paid Holiday Plant Shut-Down (Christmas through New Year) + 5 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match: 50% up to 6% of pay
• Employer-paid term life insurance
• Flexible scheduling with no point system

What You Will Do as CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes to hold tight tolerances (to 0.0005 in).
• Load programs, set tools and work offsets, verify first article, and run production.
• Read blueprints and GD&T; verify dimensions with micrometers, calipers, gauges, CMM support.
• Perform in-process inspections, record results, and adjust offsets as needed.
• Change tooling, replace inserts, and perform basic program edits in G-code/Fanuc.
• Work from travelers, routers, and AS9100-compliant work instructions.
• Maintain 5S, safety, and preventive maintenance standards.
• Communicate issues, suggest improvements, and support continuous improvement.

Must-Haves for CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

• 2+ years CNC machining on mills or lathes in a precision environment.
• Able to perform setups, set offsets, and run production with minimal supervision.
• Blueprint reading and GD&T basics; use of micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges.
• Basic G-code understanding; Fanuc, Haas, or Mazak experience.
• Reliable attendance for 2nd shift; authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Nice-to-Haves for CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

• Aerospace machining experience; AS9100 or ISO 9001 environment.
• Experience with 4th axis, live tooling, or multi-axis lathes.
  
• Mastercam or similar CAM exposure; SPC or FAIR knowledge.
• NIMS credential, OSHA 10, forklift or overhead crane experience.
• ITAR U.S. person status (citizen or permanent resident).
  

Equipment & Tools for CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

• CNC mills and lathes (Haas, Mazak, Okuma, or similar) with Fanuc/Haas controls.
• Inspection tools: micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, pin gauges.
• Tool presetters, edge finders, indicators; CMM support.