CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Machinist
Location: Wilmington, NC
Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

Wilmington Machinery is a well-established manufacturer specializing in large-scale, low-pressure structural foam injection molding machinery. As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our in-house machine shop to support internal manufacturing needs and outside machining opportunities.

Job Summary

Experienced CNC Machinist

Wilmington Machinery LLC. is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our manufacturing team in Wilmington, NC. This is a hands-on position responsible for setting up, verifying programs, and operating a variety of CNC mills and lathes while working collaboratively with the team of machinists. 

The machinist will verify tooling strategies and machine programs, monitor machining operations, perform in-process inspections, troubleshoot complex machining and process issues, and ensure work is completed in accordance with established quality and production standards.

This position requires an experienced machinist who can work independently with minimal supervision, maintain close tolerances, solve complex machining problems, and help coordinate workflow and priorities within the machining area. The machinist will also train, coach, and mentor less experienced machinists and machine operators while supporting a safe, productive, and quality-focused work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of CNC machine tools using programs and tooling generated from CAD/CAM systems.
• Load, verify, and adjust tooling, fixtures, offsets, and machine programs to ensure accurate machining operations.
• Verify machining programs and tooling strategies prior to and during production.
• Run production jobs while maintaining precise tolerances, quality requirements, and production expectations.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Monitor tooling performance and replace or adjust tooling as necessary to maintain quality and productivity.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and GD&T.
• Troubleshoot complex machine, tooling, programming, and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain production.
• Identify machining problems and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate workflow and machining priorities to support production schedules and departmental goals.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and support to machinists and machine operators.
• Train, coach, and mentor less experienced machinists and machine operators on proper machining techniques, setups, quality requirements, and safe work practices.
• Assist with complex setups and machining assignments as needed.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Production teams to resolve technical issues and improve machining processes.
• Support process optimization, setup reduction, productivity improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, tooling performance, and machine utilization.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and ensure equipment concerns are identified and communicated promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
• Assist management with coordinating daily work assignments and production priorities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

Skills

• Proficiency with Gibbs Cam or Fusion 360 for Haas CNC Machines.
• Strong understanding of CAD/CAM-generated machining programs.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and GD&T.
• Advanced proficiency with micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, and other precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently resolve complex machining issues.
• Ability to machine precision components to close tolerances.
• Strong understanding of machining quality requirements and inspection processes.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve machining processes, reduce setup time, and increase productivity.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively train and mentor less experienced employees.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently while supporting overall production schedules and team objectives.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications & Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school diploma, certificate, apprenticeship, or completion of an accredited machining or skilled trades program preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Advanced experience setting up and operating CNC machining centers, mills, and/or lathes.
• Demonstrated experience with complex machine setups and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with CAD/CAM-generated machining programs.
• Experience with Gibbs Cam/Fusion 360 strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience machining precision components to close tolerances.
• Experience training, coaching, or mentoring less experienced machinists or machine operators preferred.

Why Join Us?

·       Opportunity to join a growing in-house machine shop with modern equipment and expanding capabilities.

·       Hands-on role where your programming and machining skills directly impact throughput, quality, and revenue.

·       Stable, long-term career opportunity with a well-established manufacturing company.

·       Competitive pay and full benefits, including health, dental, 401(k), PTO, and related benefits.

If you are an experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist looking for a hands-on role in a growing machine shop, we would like to hear from you.