Job Description

CNC Machinist (VTL, HBM)

Shift:

Second Shift (Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM)

Weekend Day Shift (Friday – Sunday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; work 36 hours, paid for 40)

Salary: $30.00 - $35.00+ per hour, commensurate with experience

CNC Machinist Role

The CNC Machinist sets up, programs, and operates large-scale vertical turret lathes and horizontal boring mills to manufacture complex, tight-tolerance fabrications for heavy industry. This role exists to maintain exacting quality standards, optimize low-volume production runs, and support shop-floor development across critical manufacturing operations.

CNC Machinist Responsibilities

• Review engineering prints and technical specifications to select and acquire appropriate tooling
• Set up, adjust, and operate large CNC machining centers, specifically horizontal boring mills (HBM) and vertical turret lathes (VTL)
• Edit, optimize, and maintain CNC programs using G-code to ensure efficient and accurate machining cycles
• Inspect and measure machined components using precision hand gages and coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to verify GD&T compliance
• Rig and transfer large, heavy fabrications safely using overhead cranes
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across tooling, setup times, and machining practices
• Mentor and train less experienced machinists in setup techniques, blueprint interpretation, and machine operation

CNC Machinist Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Machine Shop Supervisor and has no direct reports, but serves as an informal technical mentor to junior team members.

About You

• Bring 3+ years of hands-on experience in component CNC machining within a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate proficiency running large CNC machines such as vertical turret lathes (VTL) or horizontal boring mills (HBM)
• Read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Apply proven experience in CNC G-code programming, Siemens machine controls, and AutoCAD
• Utilize advanced inspection methods, including hand measuring instruments and CMM equipment, to validate close tolerances
• Possess practical rigging experience and safe overhead crane operating capabilities for heavy material handling
• Show a track record of developing the craft and technical skills of fellow machining team members
• Use standard computer applications effectively for production reporting and internal email communications

Next Steps

If quality-focused and a dependable team player describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: This role operates in an active heavy manufacturing environment. It requires standing, bending, and walking for extended periods, frequent lifting of components and tooling up to 50 pounds, and working in close proximity to overhead cranes, large machine tools, and industrial equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times on the shop floor.

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