CNC Machinist; Mount Airy, NC

CNC Machinist (Mount Airy, NC) – Ottenweller Company, Inc.

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic parts by performing the following duties.

• Studies blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Selects program if available or programs functions to create a part per blueprint, selecting fields to enter part and tool set‑ups considering tools needed, tolerances, material type, quantity and resources available.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Runs trial to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed data control.
• Runs machining center, including but not limited to, prepping parts, loading parts, starting and observing machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining, adjusting machining controls, and unloading parts.
• Grinds, files and sands machined parts; cleans machined parts.
• Performs first‑piece and in‑process inspection by checking dimensions of part per blueprint using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and tape measure. Inspects parts according to C=0 chart and completes inspection form.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and general repairs on machines as required, completing maintenance log.
• Sets up and operates manual machining equipment as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to two years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and basic measuring tools; strong mechanical aptitude.
• Previous CNC programming and set‑up experience preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb and/or bend. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Full‑time, non‑management position.