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Tooling Machinist Technician

Nemak
Sylacauga, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2027

Job Description:

Performs machining jobs from blueprints for tooling and spare parts.

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to do machining operations on mill, lathe, EDM, drill press, and surface grinder.
  • Ability to quickly and accurately take measurements with micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, depth “mics”, and hole bore gauges, etc.
  • Ability to operate CNC equipment.
  • Ability to create programs for CNC equipment.
  • Ability to efficiently read and understand complex blueprints and to perform machining operations based on those blueprints.
  • Ability to evaluate work to be done and efficiently make set-ups and do machining operations to accomplish the desired work.
  • Ability to skillfully and artfully use hand-finishing tools.
  • Ability to sharpen and shape cutting tools.
  • Performs special projects.
  • Ability to work overtime on short notice, including weekends.
  • Ability to have regular physical attendance per the regular shift schedule.
  • Other duties as required by the Supervisor and/or other management personnel.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Maintain order and cleanliness in machining area.
  • Maintain tooling for machining equipment.
  • Attends weekly/monthly departmental meetings.
  • Follow all safety rules and regulations.

Minimum requirements (training, experience, education):

  • High School Diploma or GED required. Some technical training preferred.
  • Good mechanical skills. Can disassemble and reassemble mechanical equipment.
  • Have some welding skills, exposure to mig, tig, and arc welding.
  • Possess ability to use hand tools such as mills, lathes, and grinders.
  • Possess knowledge of complex blueprint reading and assembly drawings.
  • Use calipers and micrometers for dimensional inspections

Supervisory Requirements:

  • No supervisory requirements

Physical Requirements:

  • The job duties require regular standing and walking indoors and outdoors, as well as bending, stooping, and climbing of stairs throughout the shift.
  • Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Machining: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Sylacauga, AL 35150 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Sylacauga, AL 35150: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $30 - $45

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