What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machinist (Milling/Lathe) - Direct Hire $35/hour - 1st or 2nd shift position at Personnel People?
What the job is
This is a high-level CNC machining role where you are responsible for full machine setup, operation, and precision production work.
You are not just running parts—you are actively setting up complex jobs, dialing in machines, and ensuring tight-tolerance production.
Core Responsibilities
Machine Setup & Operation
- Set up and operate CNC lathes and/or milling machines
- Perform multiple complex setups per shift
- Configure fixtures for CNC and manual machine operations
- Set machine origins based on setup instructions
- Load and align tools for production jobs
Precision Machining
- Work with extremely tight tolerances
- Maintain:
- Squareness
- Concentricity
- Parallelism
- Critical surface finishes
- Ensure repeatable, high-quality production results
Blueprint & Technical Work
- Read and interpret:
- Blueprints
- Work instructions
- Method sheets
- Material requests
Inspection & Quality Control
- Use precision measuring tools:
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Gauges
- Perform:
- In-process inspection
- Final inspection
- Verify parts meet engineering specifications
Skills & Qualifications
- Prior CNC lathe and/or milling experience required
- Strong setup and operating experience (not just operator level)
- Blueprint reading proficiency
- Experience with precision measuring instruments
- Ability to work independently on complex machining jobs
Work Schedule
- First shift: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Second shift: Mon–Fri, 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- 15% shift differential for 2nd shift
Pay
- Up to $35/hour base
- Plus 15% shift differential on 2nd shift
- → effective ~$40 /hr equivalent on nights
Benefits (Very strong package)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Flexible spending dependent care accounts
- Wellness reimbursement ($300 gym benefit)
- 401(k) with 3.5% match
- Profit sharing up to 5%
- Fully company-paid:
- Life insurance
- Accidental death coverage
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability coverage
- Paid vacation 13 holidays
- Paid parental leave (2 weeks)
- Education assistance
- Employee assistance program
Salary : $30 - $35