CNC Operator – Day Shift

Purple Cow Recruiting•Baltimore, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced CNC Operator / Machinist for a full-time day-shift opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a hands-on position in a job shop environment, not a production shop, and requires an experienced machinist who can independently set up, adjust, and operate CNC milling equipment to perform precision machining operations. The CNC Operator will perform end-to-end machining work, including interpreting engineering drawings, determining machining sequences, selecting appropriate tooling and materials, setting up machines, monitoring feeds and speeds, making in-process adjustments, and verifying finished parts against required dimensions and tolerances. The ideal candidate brings significant hands-on CNC machining experience and a strong understanding of the setup and operation of CNC milling centers. Experience with Haas CNC Milling Centers is particularly valuable for this position. This role requires a self-directed machinist who can work with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with the shop team.

Requirements

5–10 Years of Hands-On CNC Machining Experience REQUIRED
Hands-On CNC Milling Machine Setup Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Independently Operate CNC Milling Centers REQUIRED
Strong Understanding of Haas CNC Milling Centers or Comparable CNC Milling Equipment REQUIRED
Ability to Perform End-to-End Machine Setups REQUIRED
Experience Selecting and Setting Cutting Tools REQUIRED
Workholding and Fixture Setup / Alignment Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Monitor and Adjust Machine Feeds and Speeds REQUIRED
Ability to Make Basic In-Process CNC Program Edits REQUIRED
Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints, Drawings, and Engineering Information REQUIRED
Ability to Determine Machining Methods and Sequences of Operations REQUIRED
Ability to Interpret Product Dimensions and Tolerances REQUIRED
Precision Measurement and Dimensional Inspection Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Select Appropriate Tools, Machines, and Materials for Machining Jobs REQUIRED
Ability to Work Independently with Minimal Supervision REQUIRED
Ability to Work Safely with Shop Equipment and Material-Handling Equipment REQUIRED
Ability to Work Full-Time, Day Shift REQUIRED
Ability to Work Fully On-Site in Baltimore, MD REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Prior Job Shop / Custom or Small-Batch Machining Experience Strongly Preferred
Direct hands-on Haas CNC milling experience is strongly preferred.
Candidates with directly comparable CNC milling-center experience may warrant consideration when they demonstrate advanced setup, independent operation, tooling, feeds/speeds, blueprint interpretation, program-editing, and inspection capabilities.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate CNC milling machines
Perform precision machining operations using basic, specialized, and advanced machine tools
Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for each machining job
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and engineering information
Determine machining methods and sequences of operations required to fabricate products
Determine product dimensions and tolerances from engineering documentation
Set and verify workholding and fixtures
Select and set cutting tools
Establish and adjust work offsets
Monitor machine feeds and speeds during machining operations
Make in-process machine or program edits when required
Monitor machining operations to maintain dimensional accuracy and part quality
Perform dimensional and tolerance verification
Use precision measuring equipment during machining and final inspection
Safely use overhead cranes and material-handling equipment as required
Stage and position materials and workpieces for machining
Complete machining assignments with minimal supervision
Work collaboratively with other shop team members
Follow established machine-shop safety practices