CNC Machinist

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Pay: $25-30 hr

This role focuses on setting up and operating 5-axis CNC machines to efficiently and safely produce high-quality parts and materials. You will interpret technical drawings, translate instructions into machine commands, and ensure that each component meets precise engineering specifications. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work with advanced CNC controls and precision measuring tools in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Set up, maintain, and operate CNC machines, including 5-axis CNC machines, to perform a variety of machining functions.
• Review job specifications by reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, and other technical documents to understand the required outcome.
• Translate written and verbal instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct functions.
• Read and interpret G-codes and M-codes to operate the CNC programs and machines correctly.
• Verify tool lists in programs and ensure the correct tools and tool numbers are used for each job.
• Manually install and change tools in CNC machines as required by the program and job specifications.
• Load the appropriate CNC programs needed to machine specific parts and components.
• Set up and adjust fixtures according to the parts being machined to ensure proper alignment and stability.
• Identify, pull, and verify the correct materials required to fulfill each order.
• Multitask by operating two CNC machines simultaneously to produce parts for different orders when required.
• Load raw materials into CNC machines and unload finished or semi-finished parts from the machines.
• Deburr and inspect machined parts to ensure they meet customer drawings and requirements.
• Perform secondary operations such as sanding, deburring, labeling, packaging, completing required forms, and cutting material.
• Cut material using a table saw and/or band saw as needed to support production.
• Prepare and run test cycles to confirm that machines produce outputs according to specifications before full production.
• Set machines to run full cycles to fabricate large quantities of parts efficiently and consistently.
• Monitor machines while they execute tasks and make necessary adjustments to improve quality or efficiency.
• Inspect and measure finished products using precision instruments and compare results to requirements to confirm proper completion of processes.
• Check and perform daily maintenance on machinery to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime.
• Maintain a lean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with workplace standards.
• Complete assigned tasks within established production schedules and timelines.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in assigned areas to support a clean and safe manufacturing environment.
• Use tools and equipment such as tape measures, calipers, sandpaper, orbital sanders, power tools, manual tools, table saws, band saws, compressed air, label machines, personal computers or laptops, and Excel spreadsheet software.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
• Adhere to company policies, quality system documentation, and health and safety requirements.
• Work overtime as needed to meet production demands.
• Lift materials and parts up to 50 pounds continually and stand for the duration of the shift while working around heavy industrial CNC machinery.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience operating 5-axis CNC machines.
• Proficiency in CNC operation, including the use of CNC controls, CNC mills, CNC lathes, and Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and engineering documents.
• Proficiency in the use of precision measuring instruments, including dial, vernier, and digital calipers; outside and inside micrometers; dial indicators and test indicators; height gauges; surface plates; and gauge blocks.
• Ability to understand and inspect Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), including true position, flatness, perpendicularity, parallelism, concentricity, profile of a surface, and datum structures and reference frames.
• Ability to verify part conformance to engineering specifications and tolerance requirements.
• Mechanical aptitude and solid general math skills.
• Basic understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM concepts.
• Ability to use manual and power tools, including standard and metric tape measures, digital calipers,…