COE CNC Machinist - Level 2 (Weekend Day Shift)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Dillon, SC

About The Position

The Level Two COE CNC Machinist operates 2- to 5-axis CNC and automated machine cells, as well as standalone machines, with minimal assistance. The role includes basic machine setup, preparing fixtures and cutting tools, loading and adjusting CNC programs and offsets, and using advanced quality inspection tools and techniques such as height gauges and bench inspection. The machinist applies basic print-reading and common CNC G- and M-code knowledge and understands software systems and integrations used throughout automated processes. The position typically requires 2–4 years of experience. The scheduled shift is Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Requirements

Basic English-language skills and the ability to read, follow, and interpret planning and work-order instructions.
Basic PC skills, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Ability to communicate professionally and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to pass customer-required testing or machining specifications pertaining to assigned parts and standards, as required.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions and translate instructions into action.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work to deadlines.
Attention to detail.
Intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions, for print reading and tolerance determination.
Ability to convert between metric and imperial measurements.
Willingness to learn.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, required due to government military contracts.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work any shift, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, if scheduled.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds repetitively.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and work at heights intermittently for up to 12 hours.
Ability to perform hand manipulation, including simple grasping, pushing, and pulling materials.
Ability to safely operate an overhead crane.
Ability to reach and work above and below shoulder level.
Ability to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
Visual acuity to detect flaws in inspected parts.

Nice To Haves

CNC operator or machinist diploma or certification preferred.
Machine Tool Technology degree is a definite plus.
Three or more years of manufacturing experience operating CNC mills or lathes preferred; prior military experience or a technical certification or degree is also cited.

Responsibilities

Obtain job assignments from a supervisor or manager.
Work safely in accordance with plant safety guidelines, including cardinal safety rules.
Follow quality processes and conduct in-process inspections to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
Meet all Level I Machinist requirements.
Prepare machines for automated lines, including performing changeovers, setting common variables, and homing machines.
Use the automated software system to troubleshoot, perform recoveries, and identify production constraints.
Work in a high-performance team setting to achieve common goals.
Take responsibility for part quality and use standard and customer measuring equipment to perform dimensional checks.
Manipulate the OSP control system and troubleshoot its integration with the automation system.
Use advanced quality measuring tools.
Maintain machines in operational condition by performing daily preventive maintenance checks of oil levels and coolant concentration, and report abnormalities to the shift team leader or supervisor.
Maintain a clean and organized work area to 6S standards.
Maintain continuity between work shifts through verbal or documented communication about required actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
Communicate with manufacturing regarding first-piece acceptance and stop processes when parts fail.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.