What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Production Machining Specialist position at Forge Strategies?
Build your future in precision manufacturing
Join a stable, growing manufacturing team where CNC Operators and Setup Technicians on 1st and 2nd shift shape quality components every day. If you thrive on accuracy, continuous improvement, and learning new machines, this is your next step.
Your impact- Transform prints into accurate parts on CNC mills and/or lathes
- Own process control: dial in offsets, manage tool and insert changes
- Protect quality: read blueprints and verify dimensions in process
- Measure precisely with calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and more
- Support setups—or lead them if that’s your strength
- Experience on CNC mills and/or lathes
- Confidence making offsets and performing tool/insert changes
- Setup experience is a plus (not required for all roles)
- Blueprint reading and quality inspection experience
- Comfort with standard precision measuring tools
- Opportunities to learn new machines and advance your career
- Mentorship from experienced machinists and setup techs
- Up to $32/hour based on experience
- 4-day work week
- Overtime available
- 2nd shift premium: 10% per hour (hourly wage)
- Medical insurance
- 100% company-paid Dental
- 100% company-paid Life Insurance
- 100% company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- 80 hours of PTO
- Attendance bonus per quarter
- CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki
- CNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki
- CNC Lathe (5 axis): Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki
If you’re an experienced setup technician—or a strong CNC operator ready for more responsibility—let’s connect.
Salary : $25 - $32