CNC Machinist I/CNC Mill Machinist

Gexpro Services • Mobile, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist I safely and accurately operates CNC machinery to perform various operations producing metal components for the company’s product line. Duties include loading and unloading parts, changing tooling, reading and interpreting blueprints, programming CNC machines, and adjusting machine settings to meet specifications. The role ensures daily safety, quality, and schedule requirements are met and reports to the CNC Machinist III.

Frontier Technologies, part of Gexpro Services, provides fabrication, assembly, subtractive manufacturing, and repair and refurbishment services for A-C Components, including in-house testing and engineering evaluations. The position is located in Theodore, Alabama.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; certification or technical school in Machining is also referenced.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to perform math using standard and metric measurements.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure, calipers, and micrometers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively in South Alabama climate conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and crawl, squat, and climb without tiring easily.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Passion for doing a job well and being a self-motivated team player.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience working with CNC machines or in a manufacturing plant is preferred.
• Certification or technical school in Machining.
• Previous experience with lathes, mills, press brakes, plasma machines, or small hand tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to set up mills and lathes by installing fixtures, attachments, and tools according to specifications.
• Ability to learn and apply the latest relevant knowledge to machining.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read work orders and blueprints, including materials, specifications, and geometric dimensions and tolerances, to machine products accurately.
• Assist with inspections of equipment, materials, and products.
• Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto machines.
• Monitor machines as they operate and make necessary adjustments to improve results.
• Select, change, and load the correct cutting tools for each job.
• Learn to use precision measuring tools to inspect and measure products against requirements and quality standards.
• Document work by completing production work orders.
• Check, clean, and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality.
• Set up mills and lathes by installing fixtures, attachments, and tools as needed to complete jobs according to specifications; this is listed as a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and discounts on pet, home, and car insurance.
• Employee assistance program and health wellness programs.
• 401(k) immediately with a competitive match.
• Several paid holidays and paid time off including personal, sick, and vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED