Precision Machining Specialist — Tight‑Tolerance Production

Are you the machinist who…Sets up both CNC lathes and mills from print without hand-holding?

Lives comfortably at ±0.001  and reads GD&T like a native language?

Edits programs at the control (Fanuc, Haas, or similar) to protect quality and cycle time?

Owns part quality from first article through final inspection?

If that sounds like you, JWC Machine and Fab in Mobile, AL wants to talk. This is a hands-on machinist position — not an operator seat.

You'll be trusted toSet up and run CNC lathes and/or mills using engineering drawings and job travelers

Change tools, dial in offsets, and verify dimensions in-process

Interpret GD&T, tolerances, and surface finishes on prints

Execute first-article and in-process inspections with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and CMM (if applicable)
Troubleshoot toolpath/program issues and make basic control edits

Keep accurate documentation, traveler notes, and material traceability

Communicate proactively on job status, tooling needs, and quality matters

Maintain a safe, orderly, and compliant work area

What success looks like First-article approval with minimal rework

Stable processes that repeat within spec Clear documentation and on-time travelers

Clean, organized workstation and zero safety incidents

Required background3+ years of CNC lathe and/or mill experience in a production or job-shop environment

Proven ability to hold ±0.001  or tighter

Fluent with engineering drawings and GD&TOffset adjustments and basic edits at the control (Fanuc, Haas, or equivalent)
Sound judgment on feeds, speeds, and tooling selection

Competent with micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and depth micsNIMS credential(s) in CNC Turning or CNC Milling a plus — not required

Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods

About JWCWe're a precision CNC shop serving industrial clients with everything from steady repeat work to large-format and complex one-offs. We hire deliberately and value craftsmanship.

Perks & rewards

Competitive pay — based on experience and qualifications
401(k) with 4% company match

Health insurance — 100% company paid Annual performance bonus

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Proficiencies that will set you up for successGD&TCNC ToolingCNC Programming CAD SoftwareG-CodeCNC Machine Setup & Changeover Manual Machining Skills High School / GED Machines & technologies you'll useCNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)3D Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks)2D Drawings (AutoCAD)
EDM Machine (Wire) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Sodick)
Manual Lathe

CraneCNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Nakamura, Hyundai - Wia)
CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Okuma, Kitamura, Dmg Mori Seiki)
CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki, Nakamura)
Calipers and Micrometers Horizontal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Toyoda, Dmg Mori Seiki)
Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Toyoda)
Engine Lathe (Milltronics, Leblond, Colchester, Jet, Sharp, Clausing)
* JWC Machine and Fab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all candidates based on skill, experience, and demonstrated ability.