CNC Horizontal Machining Center Operator-Programmer

Why this role?

• Own complex HMC setups and produce parts to exacting specs.
• Contribute on a second-shift schedule with overtime options.
• Advance your multi-axis, G-code, and process-optimization skills.

Can you...

• Read and act on blueprints/drawings, work orders, and GD&T (ANSI) to machine precisely?
• Configure fixtures and tooling for medium-to-complex setups on horizontal machining centers with pallet systems?
• Leverage rotary/indexing and 4- and 5-axis capabilities to maximize throughput and quality?
• Tune machine controls for feeds/speeds, save updated programs, and maintain accurate documentation and photos?
• Perform minor PM, keep a tidy workspace, and adhere to OSHA-compliant safe practices?
• Inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, inter-mics, thread gages, pin gages, comparators, and other approved tools?
• Deburr to spec, clock operations by work-order sequence, and hit daily/weekly department goals?
• Share knowledge, guide junior machinists, and work cross-functionally in a professional manner?
• Support Lean/Continuous Improvement projects and sustain 5S?
• Operate within ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 quality requirements?

Your background

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• 4+ years in a production or job shop machining environment.
• Proficiency with G-code and common machining practices.
• Strong HMC experience; palletized systems knowledge.
• Four-/five-axis machining expertise; Mazak familiarity is a plus.
• Ability to follow verbal/written directions and work from hand sketches.
• Comfort with scheduling/shop control platforms (Epicor or similar) is a plus.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player.

Preferred: Journeyman status or completion of a four-year apprenticeship.

Physical requirements

• Near vision for gauges, prints, and precision instruments.
• Auditory ability to monitor machine sounds and act on changes.
• Frequent standing/walking/pushing/overhead reaching/floor bending.
• Frequent sitting and fine motor control for tools/controls.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Environment

• Elevated noise from running equipment.
• Movement hazards from machinery and components.
• Fumes, dust, and mist may be present.
• Contact with oils and cutting fluids.

Hiring steps and compliance

Requirements: Resume / Interview / Background Check / Drug Test / Authorized to work in the U.S. (ITAR Facility)