Machinist

3f05084e-0be0-4dc3-afc7-fae8e24cafd5 • Monroe, NC

2h

About The Position

The Machinist I oversees the operation of assigned CNC machines, including lathes and/or mills. The role involves interpreting blueprints, operations sheets, manuals, and other work instructions; selecting programs from known setting options; loading and unloading parts; and performing deburring. The Machinist performs simple setups and tooling changes and sets offsets with assistance from a Supervisor, Team Lead, or Machinist III.

The position verifies part measurements with precision measuring tools, performs quality audits and documentation to MASH #2 standards, maintains required tolerances, and identifies out-of-tolerance conditions or equipment malfunctions. It also includes assigned preventive maintenance and keeping the work area safe, lean, and compliant with 5S requirements. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Requirements

• 6–12 months of experience operating CNC lathe and milling machines.
• Experience using hand-powered tools and precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, fixtures, and accessories used in CNC production.
• Basic math skills, including decimals, and the ability to calculate machine operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Interpret detailed blueprints, operations sheets, manuals, and other work instructions.
• Select the appropriate program for parts from known setting options.
• Load and unload parts and deburr them.
• Perform simple setups, tooling changes, and offset setting with assistance from a Supervisor, Team Lead, or Machinist III.
• Verify part measurements using micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gages, indicators, or other measuring equipment.
• Perform quality audits and documentation to MASH #2 standards and ensure tolerance levels are maintained.
• Detect out-of-tolerance conditions and perform simple adjustments.
• Detect equipment malfunctions promptly to prevent further issues or damage.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance, such as coolant checks, startup checklists, and spinning chips.
• Maintain a safe, lean work area and meet 5S requirements.

What This Job Offers

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