CNC Manufacturing Machinist, Horizontal Centers

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the go-to problem solver on the shop floor?

If you thrive on dialing in offsets, reading the story a part tells through your micrometer, and keeping multiple machines on beat, this role is for you. You'll own horizontal CNC setups and production execution—balancing speed, accuracy, and safety on 2nd shift .

Your mission

• Set up and operate CNC horizontal machining centers to meet production goals.
• Prepare fixtures, workholding devices, cutting tools, and load CNC programs per traveler.
• Make tooling/offset adjustments to hold tight tolerances and finish requirements.
• Follow standard work and capture production/quality data in real time.
• Use precision inspection instruments and interpret results to verify conformance.
• Troubleshoot common issues and perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient work area—and assist with other tasks as assigned.

Who succeeds hereEducation & Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school or vocational training in machining/CNC preferred.
• NIMS or similar CNC certification is beneficial.

Experience

• 1–3 years on CNC equipment, preferably horizontal machining centers.
• Competence with setups, tooling changes, and reading/interpreting CNC programs.
• Hands-on inspection using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

Skills

• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings and follow detailed instructions.
• Proficient math and mechanical reasoning.
• Knowledge of machine care and typical troubleshooting paths.
• Comfort with computers for program loading and data entry.

Attributes

• Quality-focused and detail-oriented.
• Strict adherence to safety standards.
• Strong manual dexterity and endurance for part/tool handling.
• Calm, analytical problem-solver when machine or tooling issues arise.

Technical strengths we value

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements (original language)

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time will be inside conditions with protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Some work is achieved near open bays with no control over weather conditions.

• There are periodic high noise levels and vibration associated with this job. Sources include: engine noise, air compressors, air powered equipment, and other shop noises. Also there is possibly sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent to cause possible hearing loss.

• There are a variety of physical hazards in which there is danger to life, health, or bodily injury, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, heavy parts, electrical shock, compressed air and exposure to chemicals.

• Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work.

• Air power tools, electric drill, drill press, grinders (both hand and bench), wrenches, torches, welders, a variety of hand tools, mills, and electric cords.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to exert up to 75 lbs. of force occasionally (5 times per day) and/or up to 50lbs. of force frequently (50 times per day) and up to 25 lbs. of force on a regular basis through the day, depending on work related circumstances.

• Must be able to lift objects from floor to above shoulder level. Must be able to move objects/parts/tools and equipment from one area to another and one level to another level.

• This position includes the following physical demands:

• Reaching – extending and pulling the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while working with various tools as mentioned before.

• Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, pulling, or otherwise working with hands and arms.

• Pulling – using arms in such a way as pulling of ttools, wrenches, parts, and equipment to complete the job.

• Fingering – picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling).

• Feeling – being able to determine objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of fingertips.