CNC Machinist

SKF • Sumter, SC

1d • $41,600 - $59,280 • Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist efficiently sets up, operates, and troubleshoots CNC machining centers, following proper machining techniques and meeting established quality and productivity standards in a safe and effective manner. The role operates NC, CNC, PLC, and manual machines, including horizontal and vertical lathes, to machine castings and forgings through turning, boring, and facing. Work may involve parts with high levels of complexity.

The machinist reads engineering and quality specifications, interprets process drawings, and makes adjustments to machine controls, offsets, feed rates, and cutting speeds as needed. The role includes inspecting work with precision measuring instruments, helping inspect other operators’ work when required, minimizing scrap and rework, and taking part in assigned continuous-improvement activities. The machinist is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work area and following company procedures and safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One to three years of machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of shop math and ability to use precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers and precision dial gauges.
• Ability to read, write, and understand technical documentation, process drawings (blueprints), and engineering specifications.
• Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree in manufacturing technology preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of CNC machine operation, tool offsetting, and basic machine code strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down machines according to company procedures and safety guidelines.
• Set up and operate NC, CNC, PLC, and manual machines, including horizontal and vertical lathes, to turn, bore, and face castings and forgings.
• Select and install tooling in tool posts, turrets, or indexing heads.
• Mount workpieces in a chuck or on a faceplate, manually or using hoists or cranes.
• Machine parts, including complex parts, within established parameters while minimizing scrap and rework and maintaining acceptable output.
• Read and interpret engineering and quality specifications.
• Adjust machine controls, dials, switches, offsets, and programs to address machine performance.
• Inspect work using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to specifications; inspect other operators’ work when required.
• Compare control-panel numerical displays with process-sheet data to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and machining speeds.
• Perform assigned or required continuous-improvement activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify unsafe conditions.
• Wear steel-toed shoes and ANSI-approved safety glasses with side shields at all times.
• Perform other duties and assignments as scheduled or required.

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare options and an opt-out payment.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discount programs.
• Short Term Variable Salary or sales incentive based on company performance and at management’s discretion.
• 401(k) program with a 100% match up to 5% of elected contributions, plus an additional 5% company contribution; 100% vested.
• Work/life integration support for home, family, community, personal well-being, and health.

What This Job Offers

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