CNC Machinist

Shift: 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Potential OT)

Salary: $25.00 – $33.00 per hour

Who we are

A well-established specialty component manufacturing facility located in Newark, NJ, serving critical defense and heavy industry partners. The organization is dedicated to high-quality production, workplace safety, and continuous improvement across all operations.

CNC Machinist Role

The CNC Machinist sets up, operates, and monitors vertical milling machinery to manufacture high-precision components to exact customer specifications.

CNC Machinist Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC vertical milling machines to produce precision components
• Perform equipment pre-operation checks to ensure proper setup, startup, and continuous running
• Monitor multi-equipment operations during production runs to minimize downtime and maintain quality standards
• Select appropriate speeds, feeds, and tooling based on material and part specifications
• Inspect finished parts using precision tools to ensure exact alignment with blueprint specifications
• Perform basic troubleshooting and adjust machine parameters as needed during operation
• Maintain clear communication with team members and support teams to maximize production efficiency
• Rotate across different departmental work centers as required

CNC Machinist Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Machine Shop Supervisor with no direct reports

About You

• Possess at least five years of manufacturing or precision machining experience
• Demonstrate proficiency setting up and operating CNC vertical mills
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Program and edit machine functions using G&M code
• Utilize precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, and gauges
• Operate material handling equipment safely within a production facility
• Demonstrate English communication skills to read, write, and count inventory accurately
• Lift up to 40 lbs and work effectively in an active shop environment

Next Steps

If detail-oriented and quality-focused describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

• Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Position requires standing for long periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Operates in a manufacturing environment near active machinery.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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