CNC Operator - 1st Shift

CNC Operator Day Shift | Baltimore, MD Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced CNC Operator/Machinist for a full-time day-shift opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a hands-on position in a job shop environment, not a production shop, and requires an experienced machinist who can independently set up, adjust, and operate CNC milling equipment to perform precision machining operations. Position Overview: The CNC Operator will perform end-to-end machining work, including interpreting engineering drawings, determining machining sequences, selecting appropriate tooling and materials, setting up machines, monitoring feeds and speeds, making in-process adjustments, and verifying finished parts against required dimensions and tolerances. The ideal candidate brings significant hands-on CNC machining experience and a strong understanding of the setup and operation of CNC milling centers. Work Environment: Full-Time Day Shift Only Fully On-Site in Baltimore, Maryland Job Shop Environment Precision / Custom Machining Hands-On CNC Milling Key Responsibilities: Set up, adjust, and operate CNC milling machines Perform precision machining operations using basic, specialized, and advanced machine tools Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for each machining job Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and engineering information Determine machining methods and sequences of operations required to fabricate products Determine product dimensions and tolerances from engineering documentation Set and verify workholding and fixtures Select and set cutting tools Establish and adjust work offsets Monitor machine feeds and speeds during machining operations Make in-process machine or program edits when required Monitor machining operations to maintain dimensional accuracy and part quality Perform dimensional and tolerance verification Use precision measuring equipment during machining and final inspection Safely use overhead cranes and material-handling equipment as required Stage and position materials and workpieces for machining Complete machining assignments with minimal supervision Work collaboratively with other shop team members Follow established machine-shop safety practices Benefits: Competitive Wages Health Insurance Dental Insurance Company-Paid Life Insurance Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Paid Time Off 8 Paid Holidays Requirements: 510 Years of Hands-On CNC Machining Experience REQUIRED Hands-On CNC Milling Machine Setup Experience REQUIRED Ability to Independently Operate CNC Milling Centers REQUIRED Strong Understanding of Haas CNC Milling Centers or Comparable CNC Milling Equipment REQUIRED Ability to Perform End-to-End Machine Setups REQUIRED Experience Selecting and Setting Cutting Tools REQUIRED Workholding and Fixture Setup / Alignment Experience REQUIRED Ability to Monitor and Adjust Machine Feeds and Speeds REQUIRED Ability to Make Basic In-Process CNC Program Edits REQUIRED Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints, Drawings, and Engineering Information REQUIRED Ability to Determine Machining Methods and Sequences of Operations REQUIRED Ability to Interpret Product Dimensions and Tolerances REQUIRED Precision Measurement and Dimensional Inspection Experience REQUIRED Ability to Select Appropriate Tools, Machines, and Materials for Machining Jobs REQUIRED Ability to Work Independently with Minimal Supervision REQUIRED Ability to Work Safely with Shop Equipment and Material-Handling Equipment REQUIRED Ability to Work Full-Time, Day Shift REQUIRED Ability to Work Fully On-Site in Baltimore, MD REQUIRED Prior Job Shop / Custom or Small-Batch Machining Experience Strongly Preferred Haas Experience: Direct hands-on Haas CNC milling experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with directly comparable CNC milling-center experience may warrant consideration when they demonstrate advanced setup, independent operation, tooling, feeds/speeds, blueprint interpretation, program-editing, and inspection capabilities. Education Note: No formal college degree is required. Hands-on machining experience is the primary qualification. Technical certificates, apprenticeships, shop training, and equivalent on-the-job experience are acceptable. Important: This is not a basic machine-operator or production-line position. Candidates must be experienced machinists capable of independently setting up CNC milling equipment and taking a job from blueprint interpretation through machining and dimensional inspection.