Experienced CNC Mill Machinist - Days

Riverhawk • New Hartford, NY

1d • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Riverhawk Company is a New Hartford–based manufacturer specializing in hydraulic tensioning systems, custom engineered tooling, and precision solutions for rotating equipment across industrial, energy, and emerging technology markets. Our success is driven by skilled people who take pride in quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are currently seeking an experienced CNC Mill Machinist to join our day-shift (Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm) manufacturing team. This role is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC milling machines to produce high mix, low volume precision components that meet exact specifications and quality standards. What you'll do: Set up and operate CNC milling machines to produce a variety of products and parts to specification Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and cutting parameters Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.) Make program edits and offsets as needed to ensure quality and efficiency Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, and production teams Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements Adhere to all safety, quality, and company standards What we need: Applicants should have the following skills and abilities. Minimum five (5) years of CNC milling experience in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of CNC machining principles, tooling, and materials Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings and GD&T Experience with tight tolerances and high-precision parts Knowledge of Feed & Speed Experience machining stainless steel, alloy steels, and other specialty materials Familiarity with high-mix, low-volume manufacturing Familiarity with ISO-style quality systems Demonstrate excellent safety practices & housekeeping Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team Manual machining experience and/or grind experience a plus Willingness to work a minimum of eight hours of overtime per week on an as-needed basis during busy times What you get: Riverhawk Company offers a competitive pay and benefit package for their employees. Pay range - $22.50-30.00/hr (please note that this range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skills, and education as they relate to the position's qualifications.) 96 hours of PTO and an additional 56 hours of paid sick leave annually for new hires, with additional PTO added after five years of service Ten paid holidays Discretionary bonuses based on company performance Outstanding medical insurance with a company funded health reimbursement account (HRA) to cover medical bills Choice of two dental insurance options Vision insurance Immediate 100% vesting in Company 401(k) Plan with 3% Company Contribution Company paid short term disability insurance and $25,000 life insurance policy with the option to purchase long term disability insurance and additional life insurance if interested Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities Shift differential for second shift work Riverhawk Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factors. Applicants who we wish to join our team will receive a conditional offer, pending the successful completion of a four panel drug test and a background screen.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of CNC milling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of CNC machining principles, tooling, and materials
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings and GD&T
• Experience with tight tolerances and high-precision parts
• Knowledge of Feed & Speed
• Experience machining stainless steel, alloy steels, and other specialty materials
• Familiarity with high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
• Familiarity with ISO-style quality systems
• Demonstrate excellent safety practices & housekeeping
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness to work a minimum of eight hours of overtime per week on an as-needed basis during busy times

Nice To Haves

• Manual machining experience and/or grind experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines to produce a variety of products and parts to specification
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and cutting parameters
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.)
• Make program edits and offsets as needed to ensure quality and efficiency
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, and production teams
• Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and company standards

Benefits

• Riverhawk Company offers a competitive pay and benefit package for their employees.
• Pay range - $22.50-30.00/hr (please note that this range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skills, and education as they relate to the position's qualifications.)
• 96 hours of PTO and an additional 56 hours of paid sick leave annually for new hires, with additional PTO added after five years of service
• Ten paid holidays
• Discretionary bonuses based on company performance
• Outstanding medical insurance with a company funded health reimbursement account (HRA) to cover medical bills
• Choice of two dental insurance options
• Vision insurance
• Immediate 100% vesting in Company 401(k) Plan with 3% Company Contribution
• Company paid short term disability insurance and $25,000 life insurance policy with the option to purchase long term disability insurance and additional life insurance if interested
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Shift differential for second shift work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed