Machinist, Sr. - Second Shift

Centrus Global • Oak Ridge, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a team where precision, craftsmanship, and innovation come together. As a Sr. Machinist, you’ll be at the heart of a high-performance machine shop—setting up, adjusting, and operating an impressive range of CNC and manual equipment, from lathes and mills to grinders, boring machines, EDMs, and more. In this role, you won’t just run machines—you’ll help shape the process. You’ll provide insight into machining methods and sequences, evaluate intricate parts and assemblies against exacting quality standards, and collaborate closely with engineers, designers, internal customers, and support groups to solve challenging technical problems. You’ll play a key part in material handling and workflow coordination within your area, all while demonstrating craftsmanship, ownership, and pride in every component you produce. Your expertise will help maintain the seamless execution of our processes and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and precision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Five (5) years of machinist experience in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” clearance
• Strong proficiency in shop mathematics—including trigonometry and geometry
• Skilled use of precision measuring instruments to ensure high-quality, tightly-toleranced parts.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a CNC machining apprenticeship or related hands-on training
• Experience with CAD/CAM software
• Hands-on experience with Mori Seiki mills and lathes

Responsibilities

• Assemble and configure fixturing, load and set up tooling, confirm machine operability, and operate machinery to produce components that meet precise customer specifications.
• Accurately interpret design intent using ASME Y14.5-compliant drawings, as well as sketches, diagrams, specifications, verbal instructions, formulas, shop orders, and manufacturing procedures.
• Select appropriate tools, fixtures, attachments, and equipment based on the manufacturing plan.
• Identify and correct faulty tooling.
• Monitor machine operations across electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Evaluate cutter, probe, and sensor data to detect potential issues early and take corrective action to maintain exceptional part quality.
• Provide insight into machining methods and sequences.
• Evaluate intricate parts and assemblies against exacting quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, internal customers, and support groups to solve challenging technical problems.
• Play a key part in material handling and workflow coordination within your area.

Benefits

• Incentive eligible
• Compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.
• Pre-employment background check
• Pre-employment drug test
• Random drug testing program
• Drug testing in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Background investigation by the Federal government for Q security clearance.
• Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED