Computer Numerical Control Machinist

We are working with a growing precision manufacturing company in the the Hickory, NC area seeking experienced CNC Machinist/Programmers to join its team. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a stable, family-owned manufacturer that is adding to its team due to continued growth.

This is not strictly a CNC operator position. We are looking for someone who can program, set up, and run CNC equipment and independently take a part from blueprint to finished product.

• $32–$35/hour, depending on experience
• Significant overtime opportunity
• Approximately 50–55 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Every other Saturday, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Stable, growing, family-owned organization

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and/or lathes
• Create and modify CNC programs using Mastercam, Fusion 360, conversational programming, or similar CAM software
• Read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings
• Machine components to blueprint and dimensional specifications
• Perform setups, test runs, offsets, and program adjustments
• Inspect finished components to ensure dimensional accuracy
• Apply GD&T principles when interpreting prints and inspecting parts
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and quality issues
• Optimize cutting paths, tooling, feeds, speeds, and cycle times
• Work independently in a fast-paced job shop environment
• Support AS9100 and ISO quality requirements

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience required; 5+ years preferred
• Hands-on CNC programming experience required
• Experience programming with Mastercam or Fusion 360 strongly preferred
• Experience with CNC mills and/or CNC lathes
• 3-axis and/or 5-axis machining experience preferred
• GD&T knowledge strongly preferred
• Ability to perform your own setups and independently run parts
• Must have your own machinist tools

We're especially interested in machinists who consider themselves a programmer/set-up machinist rather than strictly a machine operator. If you're comfortable taking a print, developing the program, setting up the machine, and producing a quality finished part, we'd like to speak with you.