CNC Machinist

What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is seeking to fill the position CNC Machinist, based in one of our advanced R&D facilities located in Cranston, RI. The CNC Machinist will support R&D engineering activities by producing fixturing, prototypes, and small production runs. You will work closely with engineers to align on design intent, machinability, and critical characteristics.

• Set up, program, and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components for R&D projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and 3D models to determine machining strategies.
• Perform manual machining operations (lathe, mill, surface grinder) when required for secondary operations or basic, low volume tasks.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision measurement tools to verify conformance to specifications.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, and work areas to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Associate’s degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience programming and operating CNC mills and/or lathes in a prototype or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• US Citizen and/or permanent resident. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Experience working with Haas and Traklathes/mills.
• Experience using SolidCAM.
• Experience with in the fire protection industry.

Range: $30/hr – $48/hr (compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls careers site at

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

JCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories.