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Precision Manufacturing Specialist – CNC Programming & Machining
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: First Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Saturdays 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM (approximately 56 hours per week)
Compensation: Up to $33.00 per hour, depending on experience
Opportunity: Potential Contract-to-Hire after 90 days
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Precision Manufacturing Specialist with experience in CNC programming, machine setup, and production machining. This role is responsible for transforming engineering drawings into high-quality machined components while maintaining exceptional accuracy and efficiency throughout the manufacturing process.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, programming and operating CNC equipment, and producing complex parts in a demanding industrial environment.
\n- Interpret machining prints, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications to determine production requirements.
- Program, set up, and operate CNC milling and turning equipment for the production of precision-machined components.
- Create and edit G-code programs to support efficient manufacturing processes.
- Utilize CNC controls including Fagor, Fanuc, Haas, and Heidenhain. Experience with all control platforms is not required.
- Perform machine setups, tooling adjustments, and program modifications as needed.
- Manufacture components to exact specifications while maintaining tolerances as close as 0.0005 inches.
- Inspect completed work using precision measuring instruments, including:
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- Dial bore gauges
- Verify dimensional accuracy throughout production runs and make adjustments when necessary.
- Maintain organized work areas and follow established quality procedures.
- Work closely with production leadership to meet schedules and customer requirements.
- Promote and follow all workplace safety standards and operating procedures.
- Experience programming and operating CNC mills and/or lathes in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and machining documentation.
- Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, and precision measurement techniques.
- Proven ability to consistently produce high-quality parts with tight tolerances.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship.
- Reliable attendance and professional work ethic.
- Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial setting.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required.
- Willingness to work scheduled overtime and occasional Saturday shifts.
- Experience editing and troubleshooting G-code programs.
- Knowledge of multiple CNC control platforms.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to overall production goals.
- Competitive pay based on experience and skill level.
- Consistent overtime opportunities.
- Modern machining environment with a variety of CNC equipment.
- Opportunity for long-term employment and career advancement.
- Stable first-shift schedule with a collaborative team atmosphere.
If you have a passion for precision machining, CNC programming, and producing high-quality industrial components, we encourage you to apply.