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Machinist 3

PROLIM Corporation
Charles, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
PROLIM (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking Machinist 3 for one of our top Client for Location - Lake Charles, LA

Qualified candidates can directly send your updated resume and contact info via email: jayaprakash.hiremath@prolim.com

Job Description

looking for a Machinist 3 to set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required.

Some machines may be numerically controlled.

May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as C.N.C. and manual lathes, C.N.C and manual mills and precision grinders to make parts from a variety of metals.
  • Understand mechanisms, tools, and machines to manufacture parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
  • Understand and follow blueprints, sketches, engineering specifications and verbal instructions to determine the sequence of operations, and method of setup for machining.
  • Knowledge of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments such as Swiss micrometers, dial indicators, calipers and standard micrometers.
  • Communicate with others on the team about dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds, measures, marks, dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
  • Fitting and assembling precision parts into mechanical equipment.
  • Differentiate material, parts, and equipment required for jobs given.
  • Personally monitor and verify the dimensions and finish of parts during machining process.
  • Keep the work area neat and clean.
  • Complete required paperwork accurately on a timely basis

Basic Qualifications

  • Candidate must have 5 years’ experience on 3 Axis CNC machines, 4 and 5 Axis a plus.
  • Must have experience running manual machines and performing set-ups.
  • Experience with MAZATROl and Fanuc (HAAS) Controller preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Experience in performing unique set-ups.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CAD/CAM experience with Mastercam
  • CAM experience with SolidWorks/NX Siemens
  • Expert with Fanuc Mill (HAAS) controls, with 5 Axis simultaneous.

Per Diem only offered to those candidates living outside a 50-mile radius of the work location.

Per Diem will be paid in accordance with rates published on the GSA website for the work location.

Suppliers/Contract houses must have access to PLSC2 software.

About PROLIM

PROLIM is a leading provider of PLM, IoT and Digital transformation solutions to Global Fortune 1000 companies. With 9 global offices in US, India, and Australia, PROLIM has won 30 awards and proudly serving over 1200 customers to innovate and improve their profitability and efficiency. PROLIM was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, USA. With the global footprint and expertise in latest technologies, PROLIM can partner with you to speed up your Digital Transformation journey.

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