CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $22.00–$32.00 per hour

Join Our Team!

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented CNC Machinist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in precision, values quality craftsmanship, and enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a CNC Machinist, you will play an important role in producing high-quality components by setting up, operating, inspecting, and troubleshooting a variety of machining equipment. You'll work alongside skilled professionals who share a commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We value the experience and ideas our employees bring to the team and encourage individuals who are eager to contribute, grow their skills, and take pride in their work to apply.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate CNC equipment with limited supervision, including live-tool lathes, Swiss lathes, grinders, EDMs, mills, and machining centers.

• Prove out new processes and make necessary adjustments to achieve approved First Article Inspection Reports.

• Perform comprehensive dimensional inspections, including measurements of lengths, diameters, radii, surface finishes, and positional and geometric requirements.

• Conduct first-article and in-process inspections to ensure components meet engineering specifications and quality standards.

• Run production quantities while maintaining process capability, product quality, and productivity standards.

• Troubleshoot machining challenges and identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and performance.

• Collaborate with teammates to meet shared production, quality, and delivery objectives.

• Perform routine equipment maintenance to support reliable and safe operation.

• Use software tools to manage tooling inventory, review standards, collect Statistical Process Control (SPC) data, and track job performance.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and help ensure a safe working environment.

What You'll Bring

• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills. Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience setting up and operating CNC equipment. Programming knowledge is an advantage.

• A strong understanding of production tooling selection and application, including spindle tooling and cutting tools.

• Proficiency in common inspection and gauging techniques using micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, indicators, thread gauges, profilometers, and optical comparators.

• Familiarity with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), vision systems, and other metrology equipment is a plus.

• An understanding of SPC data collection and analysis to monitor and maintain process capability.

• The ability to meet quality and productivity expectations while working with a variety of components, materials, and machining equipment.

• Basic computer and software skills. Experience with CAD/CAM, SPC, ERP systems, inventory management, or office applications is an advantage.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Dependability, excellent attendance, and a commitment to supporting team goals.

Experience and Education

• A minimum of three years of machining experience, including familiarity with manual and CNC production equipment.

• A minimum of three years of CNC setup and production experience.

• A diploma or degree in a related technical field is a plus.

• Previous leadership experience is a plus.

Our Benefits

We believe in supporting our employees both on and off the job. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term future.

Benefits Available at Date of Hire:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Additional Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligibility after 90 days of employment.

• Profit Sharing Bonus Plan: An opportunity to share in company performance through our profit-sharing program.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): An opportunity to participate in employee ownership and share in the company's future.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production requirements.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

Why Join Our Team?

We believe great work starts with great people. We value teamwork, dependability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, and we strive to create an environment where employees can contribute their skills, share ideas, and take pride in what they accomplish.

Along with meaningful work and a collaborative team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and future.

If you're passionate about machining, committed to quality, and ready to make a difference as part of a dedicated manufacturing team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Pay Details: $22.00 to $32.00 per hour
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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