CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

CNC MACHINIST
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a CNC Machinist for a company based in Memphis, TN. In this role, you are responsible for operating up to 3 axis CNC machines on the factory floor. Machinist’s precision on output is vital and must keep maintenance on machines he or she is working on. The CNC Machinist the ability to assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of CNC machining centers and turning centers. The machinist produces precision metal components according to engineering specifications while ensuring quality, productivity, and safety standards are met.

Pay Rate
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience

Schedule and Hours
Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm.

CNC Machinist Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in set up and operate computer numerical control machines to cut, shape, or form metal work pieces to required specifications.
• Assists in the review of setup sheet and specifications to determine setup procedure, machining sequence, and dimensions of finished work piece.
• Assembles cutting tools in tool holders per the set-up sheet.
• Assists in setting machine for the following:
  • Turning center – install chuck jaws or collet pads as required, place cutting tools in the turret or magazine as required and set various axis zero positions.
  • Machining center – set fixture holding device, install tooling into magazine and set various axis zero positions.
• Loads CNC program into machine with supplied media device.
• Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
• Observes and listens to machine operations to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Changes cutting tools and locations of work piece during machining process as specified in setup instructions.
• Measures work piece for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges.
• Following processing steps according to the engineered routing
• Enter labor transactions into labor tracking software
• Adhere to all safety requirements
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment, including:
  • Micrometers
  • Calipers
  • Dial indicators
  • Gauges
• Understand and follow all 5S requirements

CNC Machinist Qualifications and Requirements

• Precision with machining input and output
• Able to adhere to safety requirements.
• Able to interpret engineering documents (such as mechanical prints, inspection and setup requirements).
• Machine data entry skills.
• High school degree or GED
• (1+ years) machinist experience or equivalent experience.

Job Type
Full-time, temporary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) R etirement P lan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at:

Automation Personnel Services Memphis Branch
1250 N. Germantown Pkwy
Suite 121
Cordova, TN 38016

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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