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Conventional and CNC Machinist

CPM
Lexington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/24/2025
COMPANY OVERVIEW:

CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. With its growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, CPM serves a variety of industries including animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials, and sustainable packaging. Founded in 1883, CPM has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150 countries. From the foods you eat to the fuels you require, CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable. For more information, visit OneCPM.com.

This position is for an experienced, well rounded Conventional and CNC Machinist.

The Qualified Candidate must already possess the ability to perform the following:

Set Up Procedures:

  • Properly Indicate the Head of a Vertical Milling Machine with a dial indicator.
  • Set up and use indexable boring head in Vertical Milling Machine.
  • Know and Understand how to use a Co-Ax indicator.
  • Know and understand the use & set up of a common Digital Readout as well as the machine’s dials.
  • Set up and indicate a 4 jaw Lathe chuck.
  • Know and Understand how to work with collet system in a conventional lathe.
  • General Blueprint Reading and understanding of common tolerances are a Must.
  • Setup, operation, and fixturing for 4-axis CNC vertical milling machines.
  • Setup and operation of CNC lathes with jaw or collet chuck

Operating Procedure:

  • Operate Lathes with proven efficiency.
  • Operate Manual Milling Machines with proven efficiency included with a good understanding of quick-change overs
  • Operate conventional Broaching Machine Tool.

Must Be SKILLED and EXPERIENCED in the following:

  • Know and understand the process of milling keyways accurately in a vertical milling machine.
  • Know and understand the process of Broaching Keyways.
  • Know and Understand turning procedures used to produce precision Bores and diameters for Bearings and Shaft Journals.
  • Know and Understand threading procedures.
  • Have a well-rounded knowledge and understanding of the proper FEEDS & SPEEDS for machining Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel.
  • Experience with working with cast materials / castings.

Maintenance and Housekeeping:

  • Must be prepared to maintain basic fluid Levels- (Way oil, Coolant, etc) in his or her machine.
  • Maintain and clean a safe work area by keeping chips and shavings up.

Pay Rate:

$24/hr. to $25/hr.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Desirable

  • Welding Certification
  • Degree in Millwright
  • Journeyman Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

As an Erector Fabricator working with food processing equipment, there are certain physical requirements that you will need to meet to effectively perform your duties.

  • Strength and Endurance: The job may involve lifting heavy objects, carrying equipment, and standing for long periods. Therefore, having physical strength and endurance is important.
  • Manual Dexterity: Precise assembly of machinery parts often requires good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools and components with accuracy.
  • Mobility and Flexibility: You may need to work in confined spaces, bend, kneel, crouch, or reach overhead to access different components of the equipment.
  • Visual Acuity: Reading blueprints, inspecting parts, and ensuring proper alignment of components require good vision to perform tasks accurately.
  • Hearing Ability: Being able to hear instructions and safety warnings in a noisy environment is crucial for maintaining a safe workplace.
  • Safety Awareness: Awareness of safety protocols and the ability to follow safety guidelines to prevent injuries while working with potentially hazardous equipment.
  • Stamina: The job at times may involve working long hours in physically demanding conditions, so having the stamina to sustain performance throughout the workday is important. Example, uncontrolled environments, hot in summers, cooler in winter.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

Salary : $24 - $25

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