What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machinist position at Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool LLC?
Company Overview
Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool is family owned and specializes in precision CNC machining for critical industries including medical, defense, aerospace, medical devices. We are looking to add to our operations team to keep up with strong customer demand in 2026.
Responsibilities
- Operate CNC Mills / CNC Lathes and make tool offsets and tool changes.
- Follow work instructions and make improvements as necessary.
- Perform in-process QC inspection.
- Debur and clean parts as necessary.
- Work within ISO9000 / AS9100 Quality Management System
- Autonomous and willing to flow to work as necessary.
- Willing to work for a family-owned company (~30 people)
- Able to problem solve and communicate professionally (verbal and written)
- Willing to be exposed to moderate levels of dust, dirt, oil, grease, fumes, odors, noise, and solvent.
Professional Education/ Experience Required
Alignment with our core values: PROFESSIONALS you can TRUST who are MOTIVATED by TEAMWORK to get your job done.
Operator Level 1:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong work ethic and team player
Machinist Level 0: All the above plus experience below
- At least 2 years’ experience operating CNC mills and or CNC Lathes
Machinist Level 1: All the above plus experience below
- At least 4 years’ experience operating CNC mills and or CNC Lathes
Machinist Level 2: All the above plus experience below
- At least 6 years’ experience operating CNC mills and or CNC Lathes
Machinist Level 3: All the above plus experience below
- Skill-based designation
Skills Required
CNC Machine Operator:
- Ability to communicate verbally and written and work well with others
- Ability to use a digital work system to track time and part counts.
- Willingness to learn
Machinist Level 0:
- Machine operation – familiar with Brother and HAAS CNC mills and FANUC controlled Lathes a plus
- Blueprint reading for dimensions and tolerances.
- Use of hand measuring tools (micrometers, height gages, gages, etc.)
- Must be able to pick up work offsets and tool offsets.
- Must be able to build cutting tool assemblies off set-up sheets with assistance from set-up machinist.
- Must be able to set up repeat jobs with assistance from set-up machinist.
- Must be able to run jobs without heavy direct supervision
Machinist Level 1:
- Must be able to build cutting tool assemblies off set-up sheets autonomously.
- Must be able to set up repeat jobs autonomously including first piece inspection without rejections from quality
Machinist Level 2:
- Ability to program, set-up, and pass first piece inspection for 3-axis mill parts OR 2D lathe parts
- Able to create clear user friendly work instructions and create robust processes to machine parts
- Able to determine tool life to implement proactive tool changes and strategies to reduce perishable tooling usage
Machinist Level 3:
- Must be able to program, set-up, and pass first piece inspection for 5-axis mills OR lathes with live tooling, y axis, and subspindle to process small batch production parts efficiently
Qualifications
Proven experience as a CNC Machinist or similar role in a precision manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of CNC programming, GD&T, blueprint reading, and mechanical principles. Familiarity with Fanuc controls, CAD/CAM software, and precision measurement tools. Ability to read technical drawings accurately and work with tight tolerances. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Commitment to safety standards and quality assurance. High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification is a plus.
Job Type & Benefits
- Full-time Position with base 40-45 hours /week with overtime at 1.5x as business requires.
- $18-$26 /hr first shift, $20-28 /hr second shift depending on experience
- First shift (6:30 am – 3pm), Second shift (2:30pm-11pm)
- Paid holidays and paid vacation time after 90 days
- Medical, Dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
- Life insurance, Simple IRA retirement plan with 3% match and other benefits (after 90 days)
Salary : $18 - $26