Advanced CNC Machinist - Night Shift | Lathe, Mill & Boring Bar

Job Description

Job Description

Advanced CNC Machinist - Night Shift

Lathe | Mill | Boring Bar

Build Precision. Build Your Career.

At JR Metal Works, we don't just manufacture parts—we build solutions that power industries across America. We're one of the fastest-growing precision manufacturing companies in the region, combining advanced CNC technology, skilled craftsmanship, and a culture built around continuous improvement. Every component we produce reflects our commitment to quality, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

If you're an experienced machinist who enjoys solving complex machining challenges, working with precision equipment, and continually expanding your skills, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join JR Metal Works?

✔ Competitive hourly pay

✔ Work 36 hours — Get Paid for 40 (Night Shift benefit)

✔ Shift differential

✔ Overtime available (never mandatory)

✔ IRA retirement with company match

✔ Paid Time Off

✔ Paid Holidays

✔ Employer-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

✔ Career advancement opportunities

✔ Modern equipment and growing facility

✔ Stable, full-time employment

What You'll Do

As an Advanced CNC Machinist , you'll independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC and manual machining equipment to manufacture precision metal components that meet tight tolerances and customer specifications.

You'll work on:

• CNC Lathes
• CNC Mills
• Horizontal Boring Bars
• Manual machining equipment

Your expertise will help improve machining processes, maximize efficiency, reduce scrap, and maintain the exceptional quality JR Metal Works is known for.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC and manual lathes, mills, and boring bars.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, work instructions, and job travelers.
• Select tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, feeds, and speeds for optimal machine performance.
• Produce high-precision machined components within specified tolerances.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Use calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, dial indicators, and other inspection tools.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make process adjustments to improve quality and production efficiency.
• Monitor machine performance and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all quality, safety, and manufacturing procedures.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who brings strong technical machining experience and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Advanced CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience setting up CNC lathes, mills, and/or boring bars
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation
• Experience machining precision metal components
• Ability to hold tight tolerances
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, feeds, and speeds
• Experience troubleshooting CNC machining issues
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments
• Strong attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Career Growth

At JR Metal Works, we believe great careers are built—not found.

Every employee receives a Position Information Sheet (PIS) that clearly outlines expectations, skill milestones, and opportunities for advancement.

Your career path may include:

• Merit-based wage progression
• Advanced machining skill development
• Cross-training opportunities
• Leadership development
• Technical certifications
• Internal promotion opportunities

Advancement is based on performance, accountability, technical skill, and living our company values.

Night Shift Schedule

Night Shift I

Sunday - Tuesday

5:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Training may occur on day shift.

Day Shift Hours

Monday - Thursday

5:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Overtime opportunities are available but never mandatory.

Night Shift Benefit

Employees who physically work 36 hours during the scheduled workweek receive pay equivalent to 40 hours through our Night Shift Premium Program.

Work 36 Hours. Get Paid for 40.

Why Machinists Choose JR Metal Works

We're building more than quality products—we're building careers.

Our team enjoys:

• A collaborative culture
• Modern machining equipment
• Stable workload
• Opportunities to learn new machines and processes
• Leadership that invests in employee development
• Clear advancement opportunities
• A workplace where craftsmanship is recognized and rewarded

If you're ready to take your machining career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the JR Metal Works team.