CNC Machinist - 2nd or 3rd Shift - Employment Bonus

About the role

Eligible for a $1,000 employment bonus. Shift differential paid for 2nd and 3rd shift ($1.50/hr). Voluntary overtime available. Roles include running brand‑new Mazak machines (Integrex i450 and i250 series), DMG Mori machines, as well as Okumas and Kitamura Bridge Mill.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning center (live tooling) from tape, disc, or direct‑input programs to perform turning, drilling, boring, grooving, milling, tapping, facing, tapering, cutoff, and deburring.
• Receive instructions, prints, shop orders, set‑up information, and route cards from foreman, programmer, floor inspector, and instructor.
• Read and interpret prints and set‑up information to determine tool and set‑up requirements.
• Before machining, check material and pattern number.
• Set up CNC turning equipment for a variety of operations using multiple axes and tools; operate turret lathe in conjunction with CNC equipment.
• Procure jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments; make pot chucks and/or bore soft jaws for holding semi‑finished pieces.
• Load and unload machines manually or with hoist.
• Operate CNC turning center, adjusting program offsets as needed to turn, bore, mill, face, drill, tap, and ream castings, forgings, weldments, and bar stock to various tolerances (work to .0002” tolerance).
• Resharpen and grind tools as necessary.
• Notify foreman, programmer, or floor inspector/instructor of unusual material conditions, misapplication of cutting tools, or suspected equipment malfunction.
• Disassemble, clean, and lubricate chucks and machine per required schedule.
• Keep immediate work area clean and orderly.

Requirements

• Interpret drawings and set up/operate CNC turning center to perform a variety of precision machining operations.
• Reason through problems involving set‑up and operation of moderately complex equipment, exercising considerable judgment in selecting and using tools and equipment.
• Use various tools and gauges to set up and operate CNC turning center for drilling, turning, boring, milling, tapping, and other operations with close tolerances and multiple tools.
• Pay close attention to prevent damage to cutting tools, gauges, and machine.
• Apply close mental or visual focus when setting up and operating CNC turning center with live tooling to machine parts to close tolerances.
• Perform light physical exertion; manually handle tools and operate machine controls.

Benefits

• Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions ($1.50/hr)
• Medical, dental, and 401(k) coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Annual safety glasses and boot allowance
• Robust employee assistance program

Pay

Eligible for a $1,000 employment bonus; shift differential of $1.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Schedule

• 2nd shift: 3:30 pm – 12:00 am
• 3rd shift: 10:30 pm – 7:00 am
• Voluntary overtime available