CNC Machinist

Precision Manufacturing | CNC Operations | Tooling & Fabrication

Are you a skilled CNC Machinist who takes pride in producing high-quality precision components? We are seeking an experienced professional to join our manufacturing team and play a critical role in the fabrication, repair, and continuous improvement of machine parts that support our operations.

In this position, you will work with advanced machining equipment, contribute to process improvements, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

What You'll Do

Set up, operate, and optimize CNC and conventional machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, EDM equipment, drill presses, and polishing machines
Fabricate, modify, and repair precision machine components and spare parts
Monitor part quality and ensure compliance with engineering specifications and tolerances
Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering documentation to determine machining methods and production sequences
Design and develop tooling, fixtures, jigs, templates, and work aids to improve efficiency and quality
Verify finished part dimensions using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauge blocks
Support preventive maintenance activities for machine shop equipment
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance machining performance and productivity
Document fabrication activities using machine shop software and databases
Collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to provide technical expertise and support
Assist with training and mentoring apprenticeship candidates when needed
Contribute to the launch and support of new spare-part initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 4 years of CNC machining experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong experience with CNC setup, operation, troubleshooting, and quality control
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and machining specifications
Proficiency with precision measuring tools and inspection techniques

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field
Completion of a Department of Labor approved apprenticeship program focused on metalworking or machining
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Technical Skills & Knowledge

CNC machining, milling, turning, grinding, EDM, and related metalworking processes
Tooling fixtures, work holding devices, and machining best practices
Precision fabrication methods, including heat treating, coating, polishing, and finishing
Blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning principles
Mathematics relevant to machining, including geometry and trigonometry
Manufacturing software, databases, and digital documentation systems
Welding and metal fabrication fundamentals

Key Success Factors

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement
Commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence

Work Environment

Rotating shift schedule with flexibility to support operational needs
Participation in planned shutdown coverage as required
Opportunity to develop expertise in specialized machining areas such as EDM, milling, turning, grinding, or precision tooling

Company Overview

For more than 60 years Blum has been manufacturing superior quality hinge systems, drawer runners, and lift systems that create emotion and enhance user convenience in the kitchen. With every product, we strive to develop solutions to ensure that cabinet doors and drawers open with ease, close softly and effortlessly, and make workflow and everyday kitchen use easier.

Over the decades our product range has grown and so has the company. Today, Blum has seven production plants in Austria, and manufacturing sites in Brazil, Poland and the United States. Approximately 6400 Blum employees all over the world concentrate on the vision of “perfecting motion” to satisfy the specific requirements of the end user, whether it is in the kitchen or in another living area of the home. This prerequisite is the source of all our product development and innovation.