CNC Operator II - Entry-US-3rd Shift
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator
The Role
We're seeking a CNC Operator III - Entry-US to join our LaVergne, TN team, working Sunday-Thursday from 11pm-7AM . In this role, you'll operate multiple 5-6 axis end form grinding machines in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment. You'll work with advanced CNC equipment including EWAG Compact, Linear, and Haas machines to produce precision components. This position offers hands-on experience with complex machining processes while contributing to products that impact industries worldwide.
You'll be part of a collaborative team environment where your technical skills and problem-solving abilities will be valued and developed. There is a $3.00/hr shift differential for 3rd shift.
- SetupandoperateCNC4and5axisendformgrinders,loadingandoff-loadinginsertsfrommultiplemachines
- Performqualityinspectionsusingprecisionmeasurementtoolstoensureproperdimensionsandvisualcharacteristics
- Troubleshootmoderatetocomplexproblemsandadjustgrindingprogramstooptimizecycles
- Maintaintoolingandequipment,resurfacingasneededtoensureoptimalmachineperformance
- Documentproductioninformationaccuratelyandcommunicatesafety,quality,andproductissuesacrossshifts
- YouhaveahighschooldiplomaorGEDandstrongattentiontodetail
- 2+yearsofCNCmachiningexperience(milling,turning,orgrinding)
- Strongunderstandingofmachiningfundamentals,tooling,feeds/speeds,andsetupprocesses.
- Youcanreadandinterpretblueprints,Geometric Dimensioningand Tolerancingspecifications ,andworkinstructions
- You'recomfortablestandingforextendedperiodsandcanliftupto
33pounds - Youdemonstratestrongproblem-solvingskillsandcommitmenttosafetyprocedures
- You'rereliable,dependable,andthriveinacollaborativeteamenvironment
- BasicunderstandingofG-codeorCNCprogrammingispreferred
- Experience with Penta,Haas,Combiorsimilarplatformsispreferred
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