CNC 5 Axis Machinist Operator

NOW Hiring Heroes•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC 5 Axis Machinist Operator runs established jobs on 5-axis machining centers and is responsible for producing quality parts, monitoring machining processes, checking dimensions, and promptly communicating issues. The role follows approved programs, setup instructions, drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements. It includes maintaining clean machines and work areas, following safety procedures, communicating job status and shift handoff information, and taking on additional responsibilities or department transfers assigned by the supervisor to meet production needs. The position requires CNC machining-center operating experience, including 5-axis experience, and aerospace or other tight-tolerance machining experience. Candidates must be able to machine parts to ±0.0005-inch tolerances and interpret GD&T blueprints. A high school diploma or GED is required. A machining apprenticeship, technical certificate, or associate degree in machining or manufacturing technology is preferred, though equivalent hands-on experience is accepted. The position pays $22–$30 per hour and is located in Tampa, Florida. Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons as defined in the posting are eligible.

Requirements

Experience operating CNC machining centers; 5-axis experience is required.
Aerospace or other tight-tolerance machining experience is required.
Training or demonstrated experience with CNC controls is required.
Ability to read drawings and use precision measuring tools.
Understanding of machining practices, tool wear, and dimensional tolerances.
Ability to follow established processes, work independently, and ask for support when a process moves outside approved limits.
Ability to machine parts to tolerances of ±0.0005 inches.
Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to produce parts to specification.
High school diploma or GED.
Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, are eligible due to ITAR regulations.
Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CNC controls.
Machining apprenticeship, technical certificate, or associate degree in machining or manufacturing technology; equivalent hands-on experience is accepted.
Additional training in 5-axis machining, blueprint reading, GD&T, and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

Operate 5-axis CNC machining centers using approved programs and setup instructions.
Load and unload parts, confirm proper seating and clamping, and monitor machining cycles.
Perform routine tool changes and approved tool-offset adjustments within established limits.
Check parts at required intervals using calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
Follow drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements to maintain part dimensions and finish.
Recognize tool wear, abnormal machine conditions, and parts trending toward tolerance limits; stop and notify the appropriate person when needed.
Maintain clean machines and work areas and follow all safety procedures.
Communicate job status, problems, and handoff information to the next shift.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor, including department transfers to meet production needs.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including PPO and HDHP options with an HSA and prescription coverage
Dental PPO insurance
Vision PPO insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, with options to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and children
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
401(k) plan with a strong employer match
Personal retirement advisor
Generous PTO policy and paid holidays
Partial tuition reimbursement for job-related classes
Personal protective equipment reimbursement, including safety glasses and shoes
Uniform rental service
Employee events