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CNC Machinist

Spectrum Control and Careers
State College, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026
At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

JOB SUMMARY: The Machinist will set-up and operate all types of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, CNC, grinders, saws and lappers to be used to machine metal, plastic or other pieces to specifications, tooling instructions or standard charts by applying knowledge of machining methods.

JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Create and modify product fixtures and tools using machine equipment and techniques acquired by experience
  • Set-up and operate CNC vertical machining centers (VMC)
  • Edit CNC programs as needed
  • Machine and modify prototype parts and fixtures and engineering tooling as directed
  • Perform basic maintenance on CNC, VMC, HMC, Turning Center and manual machines
  • Study drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of a finished piece, sequence of operations and set-up requirements
  • Measure finished parts to verify dimensions and tolerance
  • Able to measure, cut or work on items with great accuracy
  • Able to produce parts within tolerances



QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education: High School or Equivalent
  • Experience Years: 1-3 years
  • Experience Type: Machine Shop/Trade School OR
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of safety standards for equipment being operated
  • Able to work with close tolerances
  • Able to read and interpret printsw
  • Knowledge of G and M code CNC Programs
  • Able to quickly react to non-conforming as they occur
  • Mechanical drawing experience



WORK ENVIRONMENT: Machine Shop

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [email protected].

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