CNC Machinist - Part Time 2nd Shift

Prince Industries•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Prince Industries is hiring a part-time, second-shift CNC Machinist to set up, prove out, and operate equipment to produce complex machined parts. The role focuses on 5-axis CNC mills with Siemens controls and includes working with milling machines, secondary equipment, and grinders to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The machinist plans setups from drawings, specifications, setup sheets, and CNC programs; safely loads and proves out programs; inspects parts; and makes approved tool-offset and program adjustments. The role also involves troubleshooting machining issues, documenting setup information, collaborating with quality, the supervisor, and production, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Additional duties may include department transfers to meet production needs. Compensation is $28–$34 per hour plus shift differential. The final rate depends on experience and a successful interview. Due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. persons, defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. nationals.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience setting up and proving out 5-axis CNC machining centers.
Hands-on experience with Siemens CNC controls; training or demonstrated experience is required, preferably with 840D or Sinumerik One.
Strong ability to read complex blueprints and understand GD&T.
Experience selecting tools, establishing work offsets, and troubleshooting machining processes.
Ability to inspect parts accurately and work independently from setup through first-piece approval.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of machining experience.
Ability to machine parts to a tolerance of +/- 0.0005 inches.
Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to the specification needed to create a part.
Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet tight deadlines.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR regulations: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience.
Machining apprenticeship, technical certificate, or associate degree in machining or manufacturing technology; equivalent hands-on experience is accepted.
Additional training in 5-axis machining, blueprint reading, GD&T, and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate 5-axis CNC mills equipped with Siemens controls, including fixtures, tools, work offsets, and probing routines.
Read drawings, specifications, setup sheets, and CNC programs to plan setups.
Load and prove out programs using safe practices, including simulation, single block, and controlled first runs as appropriate.
Measure first pieces and in-process parts using calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and other inspection equipment.
Make tool-offset and approved program adjustments to maintain dimensions and improve consistency.
Identify and resolve setup, tooling, work-holding, program, and machining issues.
Document setup details, tool changes, and process improvements for repeat jobs.
Work with quality, the supervisor, and production to address problems and keep jobs moving.
Maintain a clean, safe work area and care for machines, tooling, and fixtures.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor, which may include department transfers to meet production needs.
Follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment and safeguards.