CNC Machinist
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis machining centers while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and productivity. This role requires more than machine operation—you'll be expected to perform setups, make offsets, troubleshoot machining issues, and ensure parts meet precise specifications.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and/or multi-axis machining centers.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements.
- Perform machine offsets and basic program edits using controls such as Fanuc, Haas, or Mazak.
- Select appropriate tooling and optimize cutting parameters for various materials.
- Conduct first article inspections and in-process quality checks.
- Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and height gauges.
- Set up fixtures and perform part changeovers.
- Troubleshoot machining issues to reduce scrap and improve cycle times.
- Perform routine preventative machine maintenance.
- Follow quality standards and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 3–10+ years of CNC machining experience.
- Experience with CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis machining centers.
- Strong setup and operation skills—not just machine loading or button-pushing.
- Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
- Experience making offsets and basic program edits.
- Strong understanding of tooling selection, feeds and speeds, and machining parameters.
- Experience machining steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
- Proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
- Knowledge of fixture setup, part changeovers, and preventative maintenance.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam or Fusion 360.
- 4-axis or 5-axis machining experience.
- Prototype and short-run production experience.
- Experience improving machining processes, reducing scrap, and optimizing cycle times.
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
Key Skills
- CNC Machining
- CNC Setup & Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- GD&T
- Program Editing (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak)
- Tooling Selection
- Cutting Parameters
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- In-Process Quality Inspection
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Bore Gauges
- Height Gauges
- Material Knowledge (Steel, Aluminum, Stainless)
- Fixture Setup
- Part Changeovers
- Preventative Maintenance
- CAD/CAM
- Mastercam
- Fusion 360
- Multi-Axis Machining
- Prototype Machining
- Short-Run Production
- Troubleshooting
- Scrap Reduction
- Cycle Time Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Fast-Paced Manufacturing Environment
Seeking 1st shift, 2nd shift, and a Weekend Only shift. Overtime available upon request. Please send all resumes to sabrina.pike@gogpac.com Applications will only be reviewed if accompanied by a resume. Applicants must be legally eligible to work and reside in the stated location. This position is required to be performed on-site.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
