Entry-Level CNC Machinist / CNC Machine Operator – 2nd & 3rd Shift
About The Position
Plastic Ingenuity is hiring entry-level CNC machinists / CNC machine operators for second- and third-shift work. No CNC experience is required. The company provides hands-on training from experienced CNC machinists and Tool & Die professionals, with the opportunity to develop skills for a long-term skilled-trade career. Work is performed in a clean, climate-controlled machine shop with low-volume, high-variety projects rather than repetitive production of the same part. New hires learn the equipment and machining fundamentals, then take on more advanced work as their skills grow. Career development may progress from CNC operation to setup, programming, precision machining, mold building, and Tool & Die. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with a three-day weekend. Second shift includes a $1.50-per-hour shift differential; third shift includes a $2.00-per-hour differential. Employees working an off shift receive 30 additional PTO hours in their first year and 60 additional PTO hours each year after the first year.
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude and enjoyment of hands-on work.
- Dependability and willingness to learn.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Pride in producing quality work.
- Interest in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- Comfort asking questions and learning from others.
- Interest in developing a long-term skilled-trade career.
- No CNC experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or interests in automotive, diesel, motorcycle, or small-engine repair.
- Experience or interests in farm or heavy equipment.
- Experience or interests in maintenance or mechanical assembly.
- Experience or interests in welding or fabrication.
- Experience or interests in construction or skilled trades.
- Experience or interests in robotics, automation, or electronics.
- Experience or interests in manufacturing or machine operation.
- Experience or interests in woodworking or other precision hands-on work.
- Technical school, shop classes, or youth apprenticeship experience.
- Mechanical hobbies involving fixing, building, or taking things apart.
- Recent graduates, career changers, and people seeking to enter the skilled trades are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Operate CNC machines and learn machine setup.
- Learn basic CNC program adjustments.
- Perform milling, drilling, turning, and grinding operations.
- Help build, repair, and maintain molds and production tooling.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings.
- Use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment.
- Learn to troubleshoot machining and tooling problems.
- Work alongside CNC machinists, Tool & Die, Engineering, and Production teams.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Benefits
- $1.50-per-hour shift differential for second shift.
- $2.00-per-hour shift differential for third shift.
- 30 additional hours of PTO in the first year for working an off shift.
- 60 additional hours of PTO each year after the first year.
- Hands-on training from experienced machinists and toolmakers.
- Opportunities to advance into setup, programming, precision machining, and Tool & Die.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
