1st Shift Entry Level Machinist

Forma-Fab Metals; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forma-Fab Metals in Mebane, NC is seeking a 1st Shift Entry Level Machinist to program, load, operate, and monitor NC machines to fabricate parts and run production lots. The role requires reading blueprints and maintaining a high standard of quality in a safe, organized workspace.

You will plan machining processes, set up mills and lathes, load stock, verify first-run positions, and document shop actions. A High School diploma or GED and CNC experience are expected; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4-5 years of CNC experience.
• Conceptual thinking and problem solving.
• Mechanical and technical skills for CNC machines and CAD/CAM tech.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining process by studying orders, blueprints, plans, and tolerances.
• Plan stock inventory and verify stock levels.
• Program mills and lathes with appropriate instructions and offsets.
• Set up mills and lathes with chucks, tools, and accessories.
• Load stock, measure first-run parts, and ensure quality.
• Maintain safe operations and comply with safety regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Document actions and communicate shifts' status.
• Input data into ERP system; assist in other areas as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Basic computer skills

Conceptual skills

Mechanical and technical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD/CAM technology

ERP system

Job description

Position:1st Shift Entry Level Machinist

Location: Mebane, NC

Job Id:319

# of Openings:1

Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, plus overtime as needed

Position Summary: The Machinist is responsible for programming, loading, operating, and monitoring Numerical Control (NC) machines to ensure efficient and precise production. This role involves fabricating parts, running production lots, performing hardware insertion, and executing spot welding as required. Proficiency in manual machining is also essential for completing custom work or secondary operations not suitable for automated equipment. A strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints are critical for maintaining high-quality standards. Effective communication with team members regarding production runs is necessary. The Machinist is expected to maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment in accordance with company policies and safety regulations.

Essential functions:

• Plan machining process by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine the amount available; verifying needed stock, following up on orders
• Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; and providing part programs
• Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads
• Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
• Verify settings by measuring positions first-run part and sample work pieces; adhering to standards
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs
• Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Input and maintain data in the ERP computer system
• Assist in other areas as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4-5 years of CNC experience
• Conceptual Skills
• Mechanical and Technical skills-machines controlled by computers will need operators who understand CAD/CAM technology
• Problem-solving skills
• Time Management
• Basic Computer Skills
• Maintain excellent attendance, and expected to work overtime if needed.

Environmental Conditions:

• Humidity level may be elevated during the summer months
• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration

Physical Demands:

• Able to stand on your feet for at least eight hours a day
• Requires frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling objects that are 50 pounds or heavier
• Required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• This is a 40-hour-a-week job with the potential for overtime