CNC Machinist 2nd Shift

About the role

The CNC Machinist is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines to produce precision components according to engineering drawings and specifications. This role requires advanced knowledge of CNC programming, machining processes, and quality inspection standards.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, work orders, job travelers, tooling instructions, and specifications to determine machining requirements, materials, tooling, tolerances, and setup needs.
• Create, modify, merge, and optimize CAM programs and G/M code for CNC machinery using Fanuc controls to improve efficiency, accuracy, and part quality.
• Perform complete machine setups, including material verification, tooling selection, tool presetting, fixturing, work offsets, machine alignment, and adjustment of dies, gauges, guides, and holding devices.
• Operate CNC Vertical Machining Centers, CNC Press Brake, CNC Waterjet, and other manual machinery to manufacture precision parts to tight tolerances based on drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements.
• Manage multiple machines simultaneously when appropriate and monitor production cycles to maintain dimensional accuracy, part quality, and workflow efficiency.
• Perform First Article Inspections, in-process inspections, 100% inspections on new or critical components, and final quality checks using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, measuring tape, protractors, and other inspection tools.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to reduce setup times, improve workflow, increase throughput, and enhance program efficiency.
• Train, mentor, guide, and provide technical direction to junior machinists and machine operators as needed.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, engineering, and management to resolve machining issues, meet production targets, and support organizational goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification, associate degree, or related training in Machining, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining, setup, and programming experience, with demonstrated ability to independently run complex parts to tight tolerances.
• Strong hands-on experience with Fanuc controls, G/M code programming, CAM programming, and CNC setup/operation.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, GD&T, datum structures, and tolerancing requirements.
• Strong understanding of machining principles, including speeds and feeds, tool selection, materials, cutter paths, and work holding strategies.
• Experience with Renishaw probing systems and manual probing macros preferred.
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment preferred.
• Leadership, mentoring, or lead machinist experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Skills

• CNC programming and setup
• Machining and production
• Inspection and quality control
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Leadership and mentoring
• Communication and teamwork

Work Environment

Onsite in Apopka, FL. Reliable commute to work is required. The role is full-time, non-exempt, with a minimum of 40 hours per week, and willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet project deadlines. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, with schedules subject to change at the discretion of management based on business needs.