CNC Machinist 2nd Shift

JE Technology Solutions Inc•APOPKA, FL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist programs, sets up, and operates CNC and other machinery to produce precision components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. The role requires advanced knowledge of CNC programming, machining processes, and quality inspection standards, with responsibility for meeting tight tolerances, optimizing programs, inspecting parts, and supporting continuous improvement. The machinist works with Fanuc controls and Renishaw probing systems and helps maintain compliance with ISO quality standards and safety protocols. This is an onsite position in Apopka, Florida. It is full-time and non-exempt, with second-shift availability required. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours weekly and additional hours as needed to meet project deadlines. Schedules may change at management’s discretion based on business needs. Reliable commuting to the worksite is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 5 years of CNC machining, setup, and programming experience, including demonstrated ability to independently run complex parts to tight tolerances.
Strong hands-on experience with Fanuc controls, G/M code programming, CAM programming, and CNC setup and operation.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, GD&T, datum structures, and tolerancing requirements.
Strong understanding of machining principles, including speeds and feeds, tool selection, materials, cutter paths, and work-holding strategies.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
Must be available for second shift.
Reliable commute to the onsite work location in Apopka, Florida is required.
Employment offer is contingent on successful completion of a drug screening within two business days of offer acceptance and a background check conducted in accordance with company policy.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification, associate degree, or related training in Machining, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
Experience with Renishaw probing systems and manual probing macros.
Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
Leadership, mentoring, or lead machinist experience.

Responsibilities

Review engineering drawings, blueprints, work orders, job travelers, tooling instructions, and specifications to determine machining requirements, materials, tooling, tolerances, and setup needs.
Create, modify, merge, and optimize CAM programs and G/M code for CNC machinery using Fanuc controls.
Perform complete machine setups, including material verification, tooling selection and presetting, fixturing, work offsets, machine alignment, and adjustment of dies, gauges, guides, and holding devices.
Use Renishaw probing systems, including automated probing cycles, manual probe programming, and probe macro adjustments.
Operate CNC Vertical Machining Centers, CNC Press Brake, CNC Waterjet, and manual machinery to manufacture precision parts to tight tolerances.
Perform roughing, finishing, drilling, tapping, contouring, pocketing, and complex multi-axis operations while meeting productivity expectations.
Manage multiple machines when appropriate and monitor production cycles for dimensional accuracy, quality, and workflow efficiency.
Monitor tool wear, adjust tool offsets, and use hand tools and measuring instruments to verify clearances, dimensions, and tolerances.
Build, modify, and maintain fixtures, work-holding solutions, support tooling, and workstation inventory.
Perform First Article Inspections, in-process inspections, 100% inspections on new or critical components, and final quality checks.
Verify components against quality standards, GD&T requirements, true position, concentricity, parallelism, flatness, datum structures, and customer specifications.
Identify defects, nonconformances, or dimensional issues and complete required documentation, tags, and follow-up communication.
Record production and inspection information, including quantities, test results, machine readings, dates, times, job traveler updates, and work order documentation.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to reduce setup times, improve workflow, increase throughput, and enhance program efficiency.
Recommend, test, and support improvements to cutting tools, feeds, speeds, fixtures, tooling, and machining strategies.
Create and maintain setup sheets, process documentation, standard work instructions, and accurate setup information.
Support engineering, manufacturing leadership, and pilot-run program prove-outs by troubleshooting machining challenges and communicating results to the Manufacturing Manager.
Train, mentor, guide, and provide technical direction to junior machinists and machine operators as needed.
Collaborate with team members, supervisors, engineering, and management to resolve machining issues and meet production targets.
Perform scheduled CNC machinery maintenance and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with ISO standards, company policies, and safety procedures.
Take ownership of assigned work, support new or different requests, and perform other related duties as assigned.