3rd Shift CNC Machinist 10pm-6am

Why work at VSS? We offer a 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday) with three-day weekends, annual wage reviews, and a bonus system starting at 3% of your salary. Health insurance begins the first day of the month following your first full month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machines to produce complex precision components in accordance with work instructions, job travelers, prints, and production requirements.
• Perform machine offsets, tool changes, fixture adjustments, and basic troubleshooting to maintain part quality and efficient production flow.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools to verify part dimensions and conformance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, job travelers, and GD&T requirements as applicable to the assigned work.
• Conduct routine in-process inspections and document results accurately and timely.
• Identify and escalate nonconforming parts, quality concerns, tooling issues, machine alarms, and equipment problems to the Supervisor, Quality, or Maintenance as appropriate.
• Maintain machine cleanliness, work area organization, and proper part handling to prevent damage or contamination.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout awareness, hand tools, and established factory safety procedures.
• Support production goals by maintaining reliable attendance, following shift handoff expectations, and performing additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of prior CNC machining or CNC operator experience; this position is intended for experienced candidates who can work with limited supervision.
• Ability to reliably work the 3rd shift schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM.
• Basic math skills necessary to calculate dimensions, tolerances, offsets, and machine settings.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other quality control instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, production schedules, quality requirements, and safety procedures.

Schedule

• 3rd shift: Monday–Friday, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (4-day work week, Thursday–Sunday off).
• Alternate shifts available: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Monday–Thursday.

Benefits

• Annual wage reviews.
• Bonus system starting at 3% of salary.
• Health insurance effective the first day of the month following your first full month of employment.