Job Description

Skilled Manufacturing Machine Operator

We’re looking for experienced manufacturing professionals who are comfortable working with machinery, reading blueprints, measuring parts, and producing quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with experience in CNC machining, CNC mills, CNC lathes, press brakes, or similar precision manufacturing equipment. We’re open to candidates with different levels of experience depending on their skill set and ability to learn.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, press brakes, or other manufacturing equipment

• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and measurements

• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges

• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet specifications

• Set up machines and make adjustments as needed

• Load and unload materials and tooling

• Monitor machine operation and troubleshoot basic issues

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

• Follow quality, safety, and production standards

We’re Looking For:

• Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience

• Ability to read and understand blueprints

• Comfortable using measuring tools and working with precise dimensions

• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience That May Be a Good Fit:

• CNC Mill Operator

• CNC Lathe Operator

• CNC Machinist

• Press Brake Operator

• Fabrication Operator

• Metalworking or precision manufacturing experience

Experience Level:

We’re interested in talking with both highly experienced operators who can set up, program, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment as well as experienced machine operators who can read blueprints, measure parts, and confidently run equipment.

The right candidate doesn't necessarily have to know every machine—we’re looking for people with solid manufacturing fundamentals, mechanical ability, and a willingness to learn

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Dovetail CNC
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Installation
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• G-Code
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Tape Measure Reading
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Machine Geometry & Alignment
• Spindle Maintenance & Repair
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Laser Cutter
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Waterjet
• CNC Router
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Grinder
• Press Brake
• CNC Wire Bending Machine
• CNC Plasma Cutter
• CAD Software
• CAM Software
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)