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CNC and Manual Machinist - Chattanooga, TN

Industrial Plating Company, Inc.
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2027

SUMMARY: Industrial Plating is looking for a machinist to join our machining team in Chattanooga, TN. This position is responsible operating CNC and manual lathes, mills, and cylindrical grinding equipment while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and 5S goals are achieved within area. The role includes machining and grinding materials including steel, stainless steel, hard chrome, ceramic, and tungsten carbide coatings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

  • Operates a variety of CNC and manual machining equipment including lathes, mills, and cylindrical grinders.

Operates machine tools in the machining and finishing of precision machine parts.

  • Must have the ability to operate precision equipment to hold tight tolerances ( /- 0.0002 - /- .001") and to achieve the proper surface finish in accordance with customer specifications and/or engineering drawings.

Skills/Requirements

  • Proficiency in reading micrometers, using dial indicators, calipers, and other measurement instruments.
  • Measure thickness, diameter, and total indicated run out across multiple surfaces of industrial parts
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and follow work instructions
  • Ability to work both collaboratively as a team and remain on task independently
  • Aptitude for concentrating on minor details
  • Experience working in an industrial environment – 3 years minimum
  • Must pass Pre-Employment testing and a drug screen. Background Check is performed after employment offers.

Special Requirements and Considerations

  • CNC Programming experience with Mazatrol, G-code, or M-code a plus
  • Basic machine shop education or equivalent on the job experience
  • Precision Measuring Instruments education
  • Read and interpret blue prints, dimensions and tolerances.
  • Experience Grinding of Hard Chrome, Ceramic, or Carbide coatings a Plus.

Benefits

· Medical, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance available the 1st of the month after one full month of employment. Short- and long-term disability company paid for after six full months.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Please provide your salary requirement based on the job description.
  • Are you able to pass a pre-employment and random drug screenings?
  • Can you write a CNC program in G code from a drawing?

Experience:

  • Machining: 1 year (Preferred)
  • CNC: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $32

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