What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machine Operator – 2nd Shift position at Nikel Precision Group?
Second Shift Pay: $25.20–$28.80/hour (includes 20% shift differential)
Starting Pay (Base): $21.00–$24.00/hour
Candidates with advanced CNC machining, setup, Mazak, or 5-axis experience may qualify for higher starting pay based on experience and skills.
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:45 PM–2:15 AM
Location: Saco, ME
Job Type: Full-time
Medical Insurance: Eligible on day one
Nikel Precision Group is hiring a CNC Machine Operator for our second-shift team in Saco, Maine. This is a great opportunity for someone with CNC operation experience or machining-related training who wants a four-day workweek, competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with modern CNC equipment in a clean, climate-controlled shop.
Why Apply
- Medical insurance eligibility on day one
- 20% second-shift differential
- Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Clean, climate-controlled work environment
- Modern CNC equipment
- Work supporting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical customers
- Dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holiday pay, and company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
What You'll Do
- Operate CNC machines to produce precision machined parts
- Read travelers, blueprints, tool sheets, and inspection instructions
- Load parts, fixtures, and workholding into CNC equipment
- Monitor machine operation, tooling, alarms, and part quality
- Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges
- Make basic machine adjustments within established process requirements
- Identify machine, tooling, or quality concerns and notify the appropriate team member
- Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation
Required Qualifications
- CNC operation experience or machining-related training
- Ability to read work instructions and basic blueprints
- Experience using basic measuring tools
- Basic shop math skills
- Ability to work on-site during second shift in Saco, Maine
Preferred Experience
- CNC milling, Mazak, or 5-axis machining experience
- Precision manufacturing, aerospace, medical, or ISO-regulated manufacturing experience
- Setup, offsets, fixture loading, or first-piece inspection experience
- Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and production standards
- Qualified applicants with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Work Location: In person
Pay: $25.20 - $28.80 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- CNC: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Saco, ME 04072 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24