Advanced CNC Milling/Turning Specialist — Tight‑Tolerance Manufacturing

Apex Geotech Drilling; Brookville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Geotech Drilling is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set up, and run high-precision parts used in drilling and geotechnical equipment. You will write G-code or CAM programs, select tooling, and verify tight tolerances on close-tolerance components.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of hands-on CNC experience, proficiency in G-code, and the ability to coach other operators. This role requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience.
• Proficiency in G-code programming and CAM is required.
• Ability to achieve ±0.001" tolerances and verify critical dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC machines (G-code and CAM) to produce precision components.
• Execute complex setups, fixturing strategies, and tooling selection.
• Run close-tolerance parts and verify dimensions to blueprints.

Skills

G-code programming

CNC machining

Fixturing

Inspection

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

Is this you?Can you visualize a toolpath the moment you see a blueprint for a drilling or geotechnical part?Do you thrive when the tolerance band is ±0.001\" and the material list spans steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys?Are you equally comfortable writing G-code by hand and posting programs from CAM?What you'll ownProgramming CNC machines (G-code and/or CAM) to produce complex precision components used in drilling and geotechnical equipment.Executing complex setups: fixturing strategies, tooling selection, and precise work/tool offsets.Running close-tolerance parts and verifying all critical dimensions to blueprint specifications.Diagnosing machining issues and implementing corrective actions to stabilize processes.Coaching CNC Operators and Assistants to elevate team capability.Documenting production activities and inspection results with accuracy.Must-have qualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.3+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience.Proficiency in G-code programming.Consistent ability to achieve ±0.001\" tolerances.Nice to haveAssociate degree in Manufacturing Technology.CAM proficiency (Mastercam, Fusion 360).Background machining drill rods or downhole tools.Work conditionsExtended periods of standing; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Exposure to cutting fluids, airborne metal particulates, and machine noise.PPE required at all times.Technical focus areasCNC ToolingCNC ProgrammingCNC Machine Setup & Changeover