- Field
- CNC machining, trades and operators
- Location
- Salisbury, NC
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid
- Pay
- On request, ask us
What you would own
- Set up and operate CNC and manual mills, lathes, and related machine tools to produce parts to print specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining sequence.
- Select appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds, and work-holding methods for each job.
- Write, change, and prove out all CNC programs; troubleshoot and adjust programs to correct issues during production runs.
- Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.) to verify conformance to specifications.
- Report equipment issues promptly.
- Coordinate with fabrication, weld, and assembly supervisors to keep parts flowing on schedule.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with shop safety standards.
- Accurately document completed work, scrap, and downtime as required.
What they are looking for
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience operating CNC and manual machine tools in a manufacturing or job shop environment.
- Experience with setting up and running lathes and mills, working with low-volume work.
- Strong ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings, including GD&T basics.
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and quality inspection methods.
- Working knowledge of CNC setup and program editing (Fanuc or similar controls preferred).
- Solid understanding of speeds, feeds, tooling selection, and materials (steel, aluminum, and similar).
- Strong math and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production setting.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; machining certification or technical training a plus.
- Hand on experience setting up CNC and manual machines in a job shop environment.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.