Junior Machinist​/CNC Operator; HAAS Lathe

Junior Machinist / CNC Operator (HAAS Lathe)

Location:

Parlin, NJ

Type:
Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $22 - $30 per hour

Contractor Work Model: 100% onsite work is required

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Are you a recent high school graduate, trade school student, or early-career machinist looking to grow your hands-on manufacturing skills? We are hiring a motivated Junior Machinist / CNC Operator to join our growing industrial manufacturing team in Parlin, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of CNC, shop, vocational, or mechanical experience who wants real-world training, stable hours, and long-term career growth in machining and manufacturing.

We manufacture and distribute custom industrial conveyor belts, rollers, shafts, bearings, motors, and mechanical replacement components for customers across North America. No advanced programming experience required — we're looking for someone eager to learn, dependable, and mechanically inclined.

• Set up and operate a HAAS CNC Lathe (basic Y-axis work)
• Machine custom 1-inch roller shafts to customer specifications
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and measurements
• Perform basic machine maintenance and preventative maintenance checks
• Assist with prototype and custom part production
• Maintain accurate inventory and update computerized systems

• Help manufacture custom conveyor belts and industrial components
• Measure, cut, trim, and assemble rubber materials and mechanical parts
• Use hand tools and power tools including drills, tape measures, screwdrivers, and saws
• Verify measurements and ensure quality standards are met

• Prepare and package customer orders for shipment
• Use shipping software such as Fed Ex Ship Manager and UPS systems
• Load and unload trucks using pallet jacks and forklifts
• RF scan products and update inventory systems
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused workspace
• Forklift training is provided.

• Recent high school graduates
• Vocational/technical school graduates
• Trade school students
• Entry-level machinists
• Candidates with 1–2 years of shop, CNC, warehouse, or mechanical experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid New Jersey driver's license
• At least 1 year of CNC, machining, shop class, or related mechanical experience
• Basic understanding of measurements and blueprints
• Willingness to learn and work both in the machine shop and warehouse
• Reliable, motivated, and team-oriented attitude

• Stable full-time weekday schedule
• Hands-on CNC and manufacturing experience
• Opportunity to grow into a long-term machinist career
• Small team environment with direct mentorship
• Training provided on forklifts and additional equipment
• Variety in daily work — machining, production, and shipping experience
• For immediate consideration, call or text Chad during business hours: