CNC Machinist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes to produce parts that meet blueprint, specification and tolerance requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, setup sheets and job travelers.
• Load materials, select tools, install fixtures, and set machine offsets, feeds and speeds as required.
• Run production parts after first-piece approval and monitor machine operation throughout the production cycle.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges and other precision measuring instruments.
• Make basic adjustments for tool wear, offsets and dimensional accuracy; notify supervision or programming support when larger edits are needed.
• Identify worn or damaged tooling and replace inserts, drills, end mills and other tooling as needed.
• Maintain quality records, inspection logs, production counts and required documentation accurately.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe machine operation practices.
• Perform routine machine cleaning, basic preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties to maintain an organized work area.
• Report nonconforming parts, machine issues, tooling concerns or safety hazards to the supervisor promptly.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to improve productivity, reduce scrap and maintain consistent quality.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in machining, manufacturing or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 1–3 years of CNC mill and/or lathe operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and basic GD&T callouts.
• A working knowledge of CNC machine operation, tooling, fixtures, offsets, and basic machine shop practices.
• Basic math skills, including decimals, fractions, geometry and measurement conversions.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently and communicate effectively with team members.
• A strong attention to detail, reliability, punctuality and commitment to quality and safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Fanuc or similar CNC controls.
• Experience operating both CNC mills and CNC lathes in a production environment.
• Ability to perform basic program edits or offset adjustments.
• Experience working in ISO, AS9100, lean manufacturing or quality-controlled production environments.
• Familiarity with ERP (Epicor a plus) NIMS, machining or manufacturing certifications are a plus.