CNC Machinist 2nd Shift
About the role
Owens Industries is looking for a Second Shift CNC Machine Operator who is dependable, mechanically inclined, and interested in building a long-term career in precision manufacturing. We are willing to train the right person who has the attitude, work ethic, and desire to learn. Training will take place on the 1st shift until parties agree the required skills has been met.
Our shop specializes in ultra-precision machining for the aerospace and defense industries, producing complex, low-volume components from materials like titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and other high-performance alloys. This isn't an assembly-line environment. At Owens Industries, we don't measure success by how many parts leave the building—we measure it by how well they're made. Every component we produce supports industries where precision matters and failure isn't an option.
Schedule
- Monday–Thursday, 2:30 PM – 1:00 AM
- Four 10-hour shifts with a three-day weekend every week
Your Day Will Include
- Setting up and operating CNC milling or turning equipment
- Performing tool offsets and making minor program adjustments
- Inspecting parts using precision measuring instruments
- Reading blueprints and following work instructions
- Working with complex, tight tolerance parts and ability to hold tolerances (0.0001" or better)
- Proficiency in machining challenging metals like Titanium, Inconel, and Stainless Steel
- Working closely with programmers, inspectors, and fellow machinists to produce exceptional parts
- Keeping your machine and work area clean, organized, and safe
What You'll Bring
- CNC machining experience or willingness to learn
- Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, models, and GD&T requirements
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
- Openness to utilizing advanced CAM software like Mastercam or PowerMill and performing G-code edits
- Willingness to learn and grow your machining skills
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks such as bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and use hands to operate tools or machine controls
What You'll Find Here
- Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility
- Modern CNC equipment and advanced technology
- Opportunity to work with Hermel, Agie Charmilles, Zeiss, DMG Mori CNC machines
- Small team where your work is noticed and appreciated
- Stable, full-time employment with consistent hours
- A company that invests in equipment, training, and the people who run it
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- 100% employer-paid Life Insurance
- 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% employer-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer HSA contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and advancement opportunities
About Owens Industries
Owens Industries LLC is a precision machining company located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, serving the aerospace, defense and other high-performance industries. For more than 75 years, we've built our reputation by producing some of the world's most demanding precision components—parts that require exceptional craftsmanship, advanced technology, and unwavering attention to detail. We believe great people make great parts, which is why we invest in modern equipment, employee development, and a workplace where quality always comes first. Every finished part leaves our shop with the Owens Industries name behind it. That's a responsibility we take seriously—and one our machinists take pride in every day.