Machinist

Location: Salisbury, North Carolina |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site |
Compensation: $25-29/hour (approximately $25,000-$29,000 annualized)

An established manufacturer of large equipment is seeking a skilled Machinist to join its production team. In this role, you will set up and operate both CNC and manual machine tools, lathes, and mills to produce precision parts in a low-volume work environment, collaborating closely with fabrication, welding, assembly, and scheduling teams to keep jobs on track and meet quality standards.

• Set up and operate CNC and manual mills, lathes, and related machine tools to produce parts to print specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining sequence
• Select appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds, and work-holding methods for each job
• Write, change, and prove out all CNC programs; troubleshoot and adjust programs to correct issues during production runs
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.) to verify conformance to specifications
• Report equipment issues promptly
• Coordinate with fabrication, weld, and assembly supervisors to keep parts flowing on schedule
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with shop safety standards
• Accurately document completed work, scrap, and downtime as required

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience operating CNC and manual machine tools in a manufacturing or job shop environment
• Experience with setting up and running lathes and mills, working with low-volume work
• Strong ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings, including GD&T basics
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and quality inspection methods
• Working knowledge of CNC setup and program editing
• Solid understanding of speeds, feeds, tooling selection, and materials (steel, aluminum, and similar)
• Strong math and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production setting
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Hands-on experience setting up CNC and manual machines in a job shop environment

• Fanuc or similar controls experience preferred
• Machining certification or technical training a plus

• $25-29/hour (approximately $25,000-$29,000 annualized)

This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with precision machining in a collaborative, low-volume production environment where your craftsmanship directly supports the manufacture of large-scale equipment.