CNC Machine Operator - 1st or 2nd Shift

Delva Tool & Machine•Cinnaminson Township, NJ

1d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machine Operator for either our 1st or 2nd shift. This role involves operating assigned CNC machines, including Vertical Mills, Lathes, Swiss Lathes, and Mazak 5-axis horizontals, safely and independently. The operator will be responsible for contributing clean, documented spindle hours each shift, accurately reading prints and work instructions, performing in-process inspections, and logging results. Depending on the level (I or II), responsibilities may include recognizing tool wear, escalating issues, troubleshooting machine problems, holding tight tolerances, preventing nonconformances, and mentoring junior machinists.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, Trade/Vocational Certificate, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to operate CNC machine tools safely and follow traveler work instructions.
Basic measurement skills: calipers, micrometers, gauges.
Attention to detail and willingness to ask when something does not look right.
3+ years of relevant CNC machining experience (Level II).
Proven ability to interpret GD&T, set up 5-axis or multi-axis jobs independently, and troubleshoot dimensional issues without guesswork (Level II).
Demonstrated track record of zero MRB events from operator error (Level II).

Nice To Haves

Experience on Mazak 5-axis horizontals or DMU-style machines.
Eurotech lathe experience.
Background in aerospace or defense manufacturing; familiarity with AS9100 quality systems.
Comfort with rotary/tilt axis offset strategy and bonus tolerance calculation.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned CNC machines (Vertical Mills, Lathes, Swiss Lathes, Mazak 5-axis horizontals) safely and independently, contributing clean, documented spindle hours every shift.
Read prints, router sheets, and traveler work instructions accurately.
Perform in-process inspection using calipers, micrometers, and bore gauges; log results and downtime codes correctly.
Recognize tool wear signs and flag them before failure (Level I).
Escalate any out-of-tolerance condition immediately and correctly (Level I).
Independently troubleshoot chatter, tool life drops, and dimensional drift using a logical sequence (Level II).
Hold tolerances in the +/-.0005" range while accounting for thermal drift and machine-specific behavior (Level II).
Prevent potential nonconformances before they become MRB events.
Actively mentor a Level I machinist on your machine (Level II).