CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

TOGETHER, WE DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY SOLUTIONS

At Hercules Sealing Products we are the premier name in the aftermarket hydraulic equipment repair parts sector. As a cornerstone of the fluid power industry, we leverage decades of expertise to meet the demands of partners worldwide, embodying the essence of a global leader originating from a foundation of unparalleled service and quality. We're excited about the future and committed to continuing this legacy.

Our culture is anchored in the values of Humble Servant Leadership, Engaging Environment, Respect, Customer Centric, Uncompromised Integrity, Leveraging Our Skills, Embrace New Ideas, and Surpass Expectations.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must reside and be authorized to work within the United States.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:45 pm

Job Summary:

The  CNC Machinist is responsible for setups and operating CNC lathes, mills and routers in a dimensional, process accurate and compliant manner to meet company and customer requirements. In addition, the CNC Machinist may be called upon to program parts, assist other team members, and provide skill level development, guidance and training to new machine operators and machinists.

Job Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished product, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Program parts and provide skill development, guidance and training to other machine operators and machinists.
• Set up and operate CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.
• Set up and operate CNC machines on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cut.
• Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machines and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Confer with production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Verify conformance of finished product to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.
• Observe all 1st article, in process and final inspection requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant CNC machining experience
• Knowledge of CNC machining techniques/methods
• Understanding of tool geometry, applications, speeds, and feeds
• Proficiency in programming CNC machines at the controller
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints, including GD&T
• Skilled in using precision measuring tools
• Ability to set up machines based on setup sheets
• Ability to indicate tooling
• Strong ability to work independently
• Good working knowledge of Mastercam
• Proficient in: GD&T, CNC Tooling, CNC Programming, Machine Setups for Production Runs

Preferred Skills

• Certified apprentice or journeyman machinist preferred
• Oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of windows-based computer software

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary standing position for up to 8–12 hours per shift.
• Frequently moves, transports, or positions materials and tooling weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Constantly operates machinery, handles precision measuring tools (calipers/micrometers), and manipulates small parts.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls to perform machine setups and maintenance.
• Must have close-range visual acuity to read blueprints and inspect parts for fine defects.
• Ability to detect and distinguish machine sounds to identify malfunctions or alerts.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to wear all required safety gear, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Capacity to work in a typical manufacturing environment with exposure to industrial noise, dust, oils, and coolants.